Pat McDonough
Patrick L. McDonough | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 7 | |
Assumed office January 8, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Nancy M. Hubers |
Maryland House of Delegates | |
In office January 10, 1979 – January 12, 1983 | |
Preceded by | John Linz |
Succeeded by | Joe Miedusiewski |
Personal details | |
Born | Baltimore, Maryland | September 12, 1943
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Middle River, Maryland |
Profession | Radio Talk Show Host, Entrepreneur |
Patrick L. McDonough (born September 12, 1943) is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates and a candidate for County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, in the 2018 elections.[1] He represents District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford Counties, along with fellow Republicans J.B. Jennings and Richard K Impallaria. He also served in the House from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.[2]
Education
McDonough attended Baltimore parochial schools. He then attended Baltimore City College. He later attended the University of Baltimore.
Career
McDonough has been a radio talk show host and producer. He is the president of the Maryland Leadership Council and the Future Leaders of America. He is a founding member of the Maryland Coalition Against Crime. He is a member of the Route 40 Business Civic Association and the Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce. He is also active with the Hawthorn Civic Association, the Joppa Residents Council, and the Harford County Pro Life group.
McDonough is also a part of the President's Rally for America and the Classroom Coalition since 2004. He serves as the host for "Inside Annapolis", which is produced by Harford Community College Television. He is co-Chair of the Annual Flag-waving Tribute to Victims and Families of 9-11.
McDonough is known for his continual push to make English the official language for the State of Maryland.
In March 2007, a resolution was sponsored by State Senator Nathaniel Exum called for the state of Maryland to officially apologize for its role in slavery. McDonough criticized the bill as being a "superficial gesture designed to make people feel guilty".[3] Additionally, he mentioned that, "I don't think apologies solve anything." McDonough was one of six dissenting votes in the House. Slavery existed in Maryland since 1642, was legally formalized in 1664, and was abolished under Maryland law by a new state constitution in 1864.
In July 2007, McDonough called for the impeachment of Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Katherine Savage who released a non-English-speaking rape suspect when he demanded a court-appointed interpreter and none were available. The suspect speaks Vai, a West African language. Judge Savage claimed that not having an interpreter denied the suspect his Constitutional right to a speedy trial, as provided by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Delegate McDonough maintained that the defendant did not need an interpreter, as he had attended both high school and college in the U.S., and had been successfully interviewed (in English) four times during the course of the investigation.
McDonough's circulated widely in early 2012 as he mounted a legislative challenge to the neighboring District of Columbia's Wildlife Protection Act of 2010.
McDonough's current radio program can be heard on WCBM AM680 radio in Baltimore on Saturday evenings from 8pm to 10pm.
He is running in the 2018 elections as a Republican candidate for County Executive of Baltimore County.[1] In appearing at a candidates' forum on June 6, 2018, he pledged "dramatic and powerful change" if elected, calling for more police and greater efforts to combat gangs and drugs.[4]
Legislative notes
- Supports continued criminal prohibition of marijuana, stating in March, 2015, regarding legalization, "Who's the winner? The drug dealer. Who's the loser? The community."[5]
- Opponent of criminal law reform in regard to non-violent crime, stating in March, 2015, regarding a number of Maryland state bills aimed at reducing incarceration, "Power to the criminal. This is the year of the criminal, apparently."[6]
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[1]
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[2]
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[3]
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)[4]
Election results
- 2018 Republican Primary Election for Baltimore County Executive [7]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Vote Percent Outcome Alfred W. Redmer Jr. 18,058 55.5% Won Pat McDonough 14,487 44.5% Lost
- 2016 General Election for US House of Representatives - Maryland District 2 [8]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Dem. 192,183 62.1% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 102,577 33.1% Lost Kristin S. Kasprzak, Libertarian 14,128 4.6% Lost Other Write-Ins 592 0.2% Lost
- 2016 Republican Primary Election for US House of Representatives - Maryland District 2 [9]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDounough 28,397 71.4% Won Bill Heine 3,203 8.1% Lost Carl H. Magee, Jr. 4,195 10.6% Lost Yuripzy Morgan 2,257 5.7% Lost Mark Gerard Shell 1,709 4.3% Lost
- 2014 General Election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [10]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard K. Impallaria, Rep. 32,560 24.6% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 35,627 26.9% Won Kathy Szeliga, Rep. 33,197 25.0% Won Bob Bowie, Jr., Dem. 11,154 8.4% Lost Pete Definbaugh, Dem. 9,707 7.3% Lost Norman Gifford, Jr., Dem. 10,192 7.7% Lost Other Write-Ins 145 0.1% Lost
- 2010 General Election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [11]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard K. Impallaria, Rep. 25,450 21.6% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 27,217 23.1% Won Kathy Szeliga, Rep. 24,573 20.9% Won Jeff Beard, Dem. 14,885 12.6% Lost James Ward Morrow, Dem. 11,960 10.2% Lost Kristina A. Sargent, Dem. 13,551 11.5% Lost Other Write-Ins 111 0.1% Lost
- 2006 General Election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7[12]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard K Impallaria, Rep. 21,333 18.7% Won J. B. Jennings, Rep. 21,189 18.6% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 23,184 20.3% Won Linda W. Hart, Dem. 17,122 15.0% Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390 13.5% Lost Rebecca L. Nelson, Dem. 13,481 11.8% Lost Kim Fell, Green 2,307 2.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 83 0.1% Lost
- 2002 General Election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7[13]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard Impallaria, Rep. 18,749 17.0% Won J. B. Jennings, Rep. 22,470 20.4% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 20,869 18.9% Won Randy Cogar, Dem. 13,926 12.6% Lost Donna M. Felling, Dem. 14,205 12.9% Lost Nancy M. Hubers, Dem. 17,092 15.5% Lost Michael F. Linder, Libertarian 2,817 2.6% Lost Other Write-Ins 80 0.1% Lost
References and notes
- ^ a b "Sun/UB Poll: Brochin and McDonough lead Baltimore County executive primaries". The Baltimore Sun. June 12, 2018. p. 1. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
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- ^ "Baltimore County Executive Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 8, 2018
- ^ "Representative in Congress Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 8, 2018
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- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 8, 2018
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- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007