Raymond Blagmon
Raymond Blagmon was a 2012 Democratic candidate who sought election to the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Blagmon was defeated by incumbent Ben Cardin in the Democratic primary on April 3, 2012.[1]
Biography
Raymond Blagmon was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 23, 1968 and grew up on military bases moving around from one base to another.[2] Blagmon attended John F. Kennedy High School where he graduated in 1986.[2]
After high school, Raymond Blagmon attended Howard University and the University of Maryland, where he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting in 1994 and subsequently went on to pass the CPA exam. He went on to expand his education at American University and the University of Chicago where he earned a Master’s of Science in Taxation in 1998 and an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship in 2002, respectively.[2]
Career
Blagmon has been a Certified Personal Accountant for 16 years.[2]
Military:
- United States Navy Reserves, Lieutenant Commander Logistics Officer[2]
Elections
2012
Blagmon ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. Senate, representing Maryland. He was defeated by incumbent Ben Cardin in the Democratic primary on April 3, 2012.[1][3]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Ben Cardin Incumbent |
74.2% | 240,704 |
| Raymond Blagmon | 1.8% | 5,909 |
| C. Anthony Muse | 15.7% | 50,807 |
| J.P. Cusick | 1.5% | 4,778 |
| Christopher Garner | 2.9% | 9,274 |
| Ralph Jaffe | 1% | 3,313 |
| Blaine Taylor | 1.3% | 4,376 |
| Ed Tinus | 0.3% | 1,064 |
| Lih Young | 1.2% | 3,993 |
| Total Votes | 324,218 | |
Personal
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Blagmon resides in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.[2]
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