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Maryland House of Delegates District 12
Maryland House of Delegates District 12 was a district in the Maryland state legislature that was renamed or eliminated during redistricting in the state after the 2020 census. It was last represented by Eric Ebersole (D), Jessica Feldmark (D), and Terri Hill (D). Click here for more information.
After the 2020 Census, Maryland state representatives represented an average of 43,810 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 40,947 residents.
District map
This map displays the boundaries as of the last election conducted for this district.
Redistricting
This district was renamed or eliminated during redistricting after the 2020 census.
2020 redistricting cycle
Maryland adopted legislative maps on January 27, 2022, when the Maryland House of Delegates approved new legislative district boundaries that had been approved on January 20, 2022, by the Maryland State Senate. The vote in the state Senate was 32-14 and in the House of Delegates was 95-42, both strictly along party lines.[1][2][3][4]Since legislative maps are not subject to gubernatorial veto, the maps were therefore enacted.
How does redistricting in Maryland work? In Maryland, the primary authority to adopt both congressional and state legislative district lines rests with the state legislature. The governor submits a state legislative redistricting proposal (an advisory commission appointed by the governor assists in drafting this proposal). The state legislature may pass its own plan by joint resolution, which is not subject to gubernatorial veto. If the legislature fails to approve its own plan, the governor's plan takes effect. Congressional lines are adopted solely by the legislature and may be vetoed by the governor.[5]
The Maryland Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous, compact, and "give 'due regard' for political boundaries and natural features." No such requirements apply to congressional districts.[5]
Maryland House of Delegates District 12
until January 10, 2023
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the general election for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Eric Ebersole (D) | 22.7 | 30,478 |
| ✔ |  | Jessica Feldmark (D) | 21.9 | 29,427 |
| ✔ |  | Terri L. Hill (D) | 21.8 | 29,313 |
 | Melanie Harris (R)  | 12.3 | 16,536 | |
| Bob Cockey (R) | 11.3 | 15,141 | ||
 | Michael Russell (R) | 10.0 | 13,509 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 126 | ||
| Total votes: 134,530 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) (3 seats)
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Terri L. Hill | 29.9 | 9,920 |
| ✔ | | Eric Ebersole | 28.1 | 9,326 |
| ✔ | | Jessica Feldmark | 21.4 | 7,104 |
 | Mark Weaver | 5.9 | 1,943 | |
| Dario Broccolino | 5.7 | 1,896 | ||
 | James Howard | 3.9 | 1,283 | |
| Malcolm Heflin | 2.7 | 892 | ||
| Jonathan Bratt | 2.4 | 793 | ||
| Total votes: 33,157 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) (3 seats)
Melanie Harris, Bob Cockey, and Michael Russell advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Melanie Harris | 35.0 | 2,724 |
| ✔ | Bob Cockey | 33.0 | 2,568 | |
| ✔ | | Michael Russell | 32.0 | 2,488 |
| Total votes: 7,780 | |||
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2014
Elections for the Maryland House of Delegates took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2014. Eric Ebersole, Terri L. Hill and Clarence K. Lam defeated Brian S. Bailey, Jay Fred Cohen, Rebecca P. Dongarra, Michael Gisriel, Renee McGuirk-Spence, Adam Sachs and Nick Stewart in the Democratic primary, while Gordon Bull, Joseph D. "Joe" Hooe and Rick Martel were unopposed in the Republican primary. Ebersole, Hill and Lam defeated Bull, Hooe and Martel for three seats in the general election.[6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Eric Ebersole |
19% | 19,274 | |
| Democratic | Terri L. Hill |
18.9% | 19,236 | |
| Democratic | Clarence K. Lam |
18.3% | 18,568 | |
| Republican | Joseph D. "Joe" Hooe | 15.9% | 16,171 | |
| Republican | Rick Martel | 14.1% | 14,290 | |
| Republican | Gordon Bull | 13.9% | 14,146 | |
| Total Votes | 101,685 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Clarence K. Lam |
21.3% | 6,307 |
| Terri L. Hill |
20.5% | 6,059 |
| Eric Ebersole |
14.9% | 4,427 |
| Rebecca P. Dongarra | 12.8% | 3,782 |
| Nick Stewart | 10.1% | 2,991 |
| Renee McGuirk-Spence | 6.4% | 1,908 |
| Brian S. Bailey | 5.3% | 1,576 |
| Michael Gisriel | 4.2% | 1,246 |
| Adam Sachs | 2.5% | 747 |
| Jay Fred Cohen | 2% | 580 |
| Total Votes | 29,623 | |
Campaign contributions
From 2014 to 2018, candidates for Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) raised a total of $1,040,367. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $43,349 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Maryland House of Delegates District 12 (Historical) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $383,493 | 11 | $34,863 |
| 2014 | $656,874 | 13 | $50,529 |
| Total | $1,040,367 | 24 | $43,349 |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ The Baltimore Sun, "Maryland state lawmakers give final OK to new district maps; lawsuit likely," January 27, 2022
- ↑ Maryland General Assembly, "Legislative Districting Plan of 2022," accessed March 15, 2022
- ↑ Maryland General Assembly, "Senate of Maryland 2022 Regular Session - SJ 2," accessed March 16, 2022
- ↑ Maryland General Assembly, "General Assembly of Maryland 2022 Regular Session - SJ 2," accessed March 16, 2022
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 All About Redistricting, 'Maryland," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Unofficial Results for the 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election," accessed June 25, 2014
