Tanya Shewell
Tanya Shewell (b. March 9, 1944) was a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 5A from her appointment in August 2004 to January 12, 2011. Shewell served as Deputy Minority Whip.
Shewell is the Manager and Owner of Shewell Enterprises. She previously worked as Executive Director of Granite House Incorporated, Manager of Admissions Services at Carroll Lutheran Healthcare Center, and a Rehabilitation Supervisor for the State Department of Education.
Shewell is State Membership Chair of the Maryland Federation of Republican Women, and a member of the Roaring Run Lion's Club, American Legislative Exchange Council, Carroll County Historical Society, National Conference of State Legislatures, Maryland Veterans Caucus, and the Maryland Rural Caucus.[1]
Committee assignments
- Environmental Matters
- Subcommittee on Agriculture, Agriculture Preservation and Open Space
- Subcommittee on Housing and Real Property
- Subcommittee on Local Government and Bi-County Agencies
- Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Elections
2010
Shewell did not run for re-election on November 2, 2010.
2006
On November 7, 2006, Tanya Shewell ran for District 5A of the Maryland House of Delegates, winning the second of two seats, losing to Nancy Stocksdale but beating Ann Darrin and Frank Rammes.[2]
Tanya Shewell raised $40,734 for her campaign.[3]
| Maryland House of Delegates, District 5A | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Nancy Stocksdale (R) | 20,630 | 36.1% | ||
| Tanya Shewell (R) | 18,785 | 32.9% | ||
| Ann Darrin (D) | 9,489 | 16.6% | ||
| Frank Rammes (D) | 8,192 | 14.3% | ||
| Write-Ins | 57 | 0.1% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Maryland House of Delegates - Rep. Tanya Shewell
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Maryland House of Delegates District 5A 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Justin Ready |
