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Maryland House of Delegates District 31B
Maryland House of Delegates District 31B 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 Brian Chisholm (R) and Nicholaus Kipke (R). 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 31B
until January 10, 2023
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Elections
2018
General election
General election for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) (2 seats)
Brian Chisholm and incumbent Nicholaus Kipke defeated Karen Simpson and Harry Freeman in the general election for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Brian Chisholm (R) | 33.2 | 20,573 |
| ✔ |  | Nicholaus Kipke (R) | 33.0 | 20,434 |
 | Karen Simpson (D) | 18.2 | 11,257 | |
 | Harry Freeman (D)  | 15.5 | 9,602 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 49 | ||
| Total votes: 61,915 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) (2 seats)
Karen Simpson and Harry Freeman advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Karen Simpson | 52.4 | 3,184 |
| ✔ | | Harry Freeman | 47.6 | 2,894 |
| Total votes: 6,078 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) (2 seats)
Incumbent Nicholaus Kipke and Brian Chisholm defeated John Leopold and David Therrien in the Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nicholaus Kipke | 43.2 | 4,579 |
| ✔ | | Brian Chisholm | 38.9 | 4,119 |
| John Leopold | 9.7 | 1,030 | ||
| David Therrien | 8.1 | 863 | ||
| Total votes: 10,591 | |||
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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. Jeremiah Chiappelli and Doug Morris defeated Stan Janor in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Nicholaus R. Kipke and Meagan C. Simonaire defeated incumbent Don Dwyer, Jr., Brian A. Chisholm, Paul William Drgos, Jr., Gus Kurtz, Faith M. Loudon and David Lee Therrien in the Republican primary. Kipke and Simonaire defeated Chiappelli and Morris in the general election for two seats.[6][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Nicholaus Kipke Incumbent |
40% | 20,858 | |
| Republican | Meagan C. Simonaire |
37.5% | 19,555 | |
| Democratic | Jeremiah Chiappelli | 12.1% | 6,332 | |
| Democratic | Doug Morris | 10.3% | 5,394 | |
| Total Votes | 52,139 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jeremiah Chiappelli |
35.9% | 2,088 |
| Doug Morris |
35.2% | 2,048 |
| Stan Janor | 29% | 1,686 |
| Total Votes | 5,822 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Nicholaus R. Kipke |
31% | 3,920 |
| Meagan C. Simonaire |
24.3% | 3,075 |
| Gus Kurtz | 14.1% | 1,779 |
| Brian A. Chisholm | 12.7% | 1,607 |
| Faith M. Loudon | 8.1% | 1,017 |
| Don Dwyer, Jr. | 7% | 890 |
| Paul William Drgos, Jr. | 1.8% | 230 |
| David Lee Therrien | 0.9% | 111 |
| Total Votes | 12,629 | |
Campaign contributions
From 2014 to 2018, candidates for Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) raised a total of $815,297. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $47,959 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Maryland House of Delegates District 31B (Historical) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $509,750 | 6 | $84,958 |
| 2014 | $305,547 | 11 | $27,777 |
| Total | $815,297 | 17 | $47,959 |
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, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
