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Paul Pinsky
Paul Pinsky (Democratic Party) was a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 22. He assumed office in 1994. He left office on January 10, 2023.
Pinsky (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Maryland State Senate to represent District 22. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Pinsky resigned on January 10, 2023, after being nominated to head the Maryland Energy Administration.[1]
Biography
Pinsky earned his bachelor's degree in public affairs and his M.Ed. from George Washington University.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Pinsky was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Pinsky was assigned to the following committees:
- Executive Nominations Committee
- Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee, Chair
- Rules Committee
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Pinsky served on the following committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Education, Health & Environmental Affairs, Vice-Chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Pinsky served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Education, Health & Environmental Affairs |
| • Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review, Senate Chair |
Note: Pinsky also served on the Subcommittee on Education (Chair) and the Subcommittee on Environment (Co-Chair).
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Pinsky served on these committees:
| Maryland committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Education, Health & Environmental Affairs |
| • Administrative, Executive & Legislative Review, Senate Chair |
Note: Pinsky also served on the Special Committee on Substance Abuse.
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 22
Incumbent Paul Pinsky won election in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 22 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Paul Pinsky (D) | 98.6 | 23,580 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.4 | 343 | ||
| Total votes: 23,923 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 22
Incumbent Paul Pinsky defeated Rashad Dwayne Lloyd in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 22 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Pinsky | 74.6 | 9,201 |
 | Rashad Dwayne Lloyd | 25.4 | 3,131 | |
| Total votes: 12,332 | |||
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2018
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 22
Incumbent Paul Pinsky defeated Lauren Drew in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 22 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Pinsky (D) | 92.4 | 33,849 |
| Lauren Drew (L) | 7.2 | 2,633 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 136 | ||
| Total votes: 36,618 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 22
Incumbent Paul Pinsky advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 22 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Pinsky | 100.0 | 12,394 |
| Total votes: 12,394 | |||
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Endorsements
- Prince George's County Educators' Association[2]
2014
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Maryland State Senate 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. Incumbent Paul Pinsky was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Janice Fountaine was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pinsky defeated Fountaine in the general election.[3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Paul Pinsky Incumbent |
86.9% | 21,471 | |
| Republican | Janice Fountaine | 13.1% | 3,245 | |
| Total Votes | 24,716 | |||
2010
- See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2010
Pinsky won re-election to the 22 District seat with no opposition in the November 2 general election. Pinsky received 20,731 votes.[6]
In the September 14 primary election, Pinsky ran unopposed.[7]
| Maryland State Senate, District 22 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Pinsky (D)
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20,731 | 100% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Pinsky ran unopposed for District 22 of the Maryland State Senate.[8]
Pinsky raised $42,655 for his campaign.[9]
| Maryland Senate, District 22 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Paul Pinsky (D) | 20,397 | 99.2% | ||
| Write-Ins | 156 | 0.8% | ||
Campaign themes
2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2023
In 2023, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 11 to April 10.
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2022
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In 2022, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 12 to April 11.
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2021
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In 2021, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 13 to April 12.
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2020
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In 2020, the Maryland State Legislature was in session from January 8 to March 18.
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2019
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In 2019, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 through April 8.
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2018
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In 2018, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 10 through April 9.
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2017
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In 2017, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 11 through April 10.
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2016
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In 2016, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 13 through April 11.
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2015
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In 2015, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 14 through April 13.
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2014
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In 2014, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 8 to April 7.
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2013
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In 2013, the Maryland General Assembly was in session from January 9 to April 8.
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Personal
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As of this writing, Pinsky was married and had two daughters.[10]
See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Maryland Matters, "Moore picks Sen. Susan Lee for secretary of State, meaning more legislative dominoes are about to fall," January 10, 2023
- ↑ Prince George's County Educators' Association, "2018 PGCEA-Endorsed Candidates," accessed May 25, 2018
- ↑ 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 State Senate," accessed December 5, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2014 Official General Election Results," accessed April 30, 2015
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "2010 General Election Official Results," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official Primary Results," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator," accessed February 24, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Pinsky's 2006 campaign contributions," accessed March 24, 2014
- ↑ Paul G. Pinsky, Maryland State Senators
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Maryland State Senate District 22 1994-2023 |
Succeeded by Alonzo Washington (D) |
| Preceded by - |
Maryland House of Delegates District 22 1987-1994 |
Succeeded by - |
