Ryan Frederic
Ryan Frederic was a 2014 Democratic candidate for District 9 of the Maryland State Senate.[1]
Campaign themes
2014
Frederic's website highlighted the following campaign themes:
Education
| “ | Ryan is a leader who will make sure we give our children the best opportunity to succeed. The father of small children, Ryan knows the importance of:
Like any parent, Ryan wants his two girls to have a world-class education. He is ready to make sure Annapolis delivers for all of our children.[2][3] |
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Fiscal Responsibility
| “ | As a business owner, I have had the experience of moving an established business into Maryland from Pennsylvania. I have a unique understanding of what businesses must consider in any decision to move into Maryland, especially the tax environment. And I know all too well the impact that increased taxes can have on any business' ability to invest and grow. Keeping taxes low is a key factor in spurring the growth of Maryland's economy and in attracting businesses. I look forward to applying my personal experiences to the challenge of balancing economic growth with the costs of maintaining the world class public services we now enjoy in District 9.[4][3] | ” |
Agriculture and Preservation
| “ | As a business owner, I value the need for a culture of active economic development because jobs are essential if our district is to remain an attractive place for people to live and enjoy a high quality of life. However, we must balance the need for development with the importance of protecting farmland and open space; our district is fortunate to have.
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Economic Development
| “ | CYBER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
As we enter the information age, Maryland has a tremendous opportunity to play a central role in the information economy. But, as I learned when I served on the Howard County Cyber Commission, we also face many challenges. High-speed internet means that competition won't just come from neighbors anymore, but from distant states and even distant countries. Telecommuting will allow people to work where they live, and live wherever they choose--dramatically changing the way our economy grows. New businesses will grow exponentially, and old business models will disappear forever. All these opportunities will come and go with lightning speed, so we need State leadership that understands this environment. We need leadership that understands technology, leadership that understands this new world and what the skills today's children will need to compete in it, leadership that can seize fleeting opportunities and avoid legislative mistakes. Together we can help position Maryland to thrive for generations to come. DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE District 9 has a tremendous opportunity for growth driven by its proximity to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Balancing opportunities while maintaining the quality of life we enjoy is a challenge. Last year I had the honor of being appointed to the Howard County Revenue Authority where I've gotten tremendous insight into the expansion of Howard County Community College and the Columbia Downtown Redevelopment effort. Parking, traffic, housing, preserving public spaces, and many other concerns must be balanced with the economic development that will come with economic growth.[6][3] |
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Elections
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. Ryan Frederic defeated Daniel Medinger in the Democratic primary, while Gail Bates was unopposed in the Republican primary. Bates defeated Frederic in the general election.[1][7][8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Gail Bates |
65.9% | 33,109 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Frederic | 34.1% | 17,132 | |
| Total Votes | 50,241 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Ryan Frederic |
51.6% | 4,298 |
| Daniel Medinger | 48.4% | 4,031 |
| Total Votes | 8,329 | |
Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Frederic's endorsements included the following:[9]
- NARAL
- AFL-CIO
- Equality Maryland
- League of Conservation Voters
- AFSCME
Recent news
This section links to a Google news search for the term "Ryan + Frederic + Maryland + Senate"
See also
- Maryland State Senate
- Maryland State Senate District 9
- Maryland State Senate elections, 2014
- Maryland State Legislature
External links
- Official campaign website
- Ryan Frederic on Facebook
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Maryland Secretary of State - Official primary election candidate list
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Maryland Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 3, 2014
- ↑ Friends of Matt Frederic, "Education," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Friends of Matt Frederic, "Fiscal Responsibility," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Friends of Matt Frederic, "Agriculture and Preservation," accessed May 23, 2014
- ↑ Friends of Ryan Frederic, "Economic Development," accessed May 23, 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
- ↑ Friends of Ryan Frederic, "Endorsements," accessed May 23, 2014
