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'''Robert J. Garagiola''' (born September 5, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] politician from the state of [[Maryland]]. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], he currently represents District 15 in north-western [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]] in the [[Maryland State Senate]]. |
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[[George Washington University Law School]], [[J.D.]], 2001 |
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Former associate, [[Greenberg Traurig|Greenberg Traurig, LLP]], Washington, DC. |
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aide in [[U.S. House of Representatives]], 1994-98{{endplainlist}} |
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| title = Majority leader, [[Maryland Senate]] |
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| term = January 8, 2003–present |
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| predecessor = Jean W. Roesser<ref>{{cite web |
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|title=Jean W. Roesser, Former Secretary, Department of Aging}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |
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|quote=State Senator: District 15 (Vote for One)<br/> |
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................Rob Garagiola (Won).....Jean W. Roesser........Other Write-Ins<br/> |
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................Democratic.....................Republican<br/> |
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Montgomery......20,121..................19,366..................18<br/> |
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Totals................20,121..................19,366..................18<br/> |
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Percentage......50.93%..................49.02%..................0.05% |
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|date=December 02, 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |
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|newspaper=Potomac Almanac |
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|date=November 01, 2002 |
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|title=Roesser for State Senate - Endorsement for State Senator, District 15 |
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|quote=Sen. Jean Roesser (R-15) has served as Potomac’s representative in Maryland’s General Assembly for 16 years, first as a delegate, then as senator. |
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}}'''Robert J. Garagiola''' (born September 5, 1972) is an [[United States|American]] politician from the state of [[Maryland]]. A [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], he represents District 15 in north-western [[Montgomery County, Maryland|Montgomery County]] in the [[Maryland State Senate]]. |
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==Early Life and Family== |
==Early Life and Family== |
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Garagiola was born in [[Warren, Michigan]] to Ken and Margery Garagiola. In 1979, he and his family moved to the suburbs of [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. In 1981, his family moved to the suburbs of [[St. Louis, Missouri]]. At age 10, his family moved, again, to [[Oceanside, California]], a northern suburb of [[San Diego]]. On September 5, 1988, his family moved once more to [[Cape May County, New Jersey]]. |
Garagiola was born in [[Warren, Michigan]] to Ken and Margery Garagiola. In 1979, he and his family moved to the suburbs of [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]. In 1981, his family moved to the suburbs of [[St. Louis, Missouri]]. At age 10, his family moved, again, to [[Oceanside, California]], a northern suburb of [[San Diego]]. On September 5, 1988, his family moved once more to [[Cape May County, New Jersey]]. |
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After graduating from Ocean City High School in 1990, Rob attended [[Rutgers College]] in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]]. In 1994, he received his [[B.S.]] in [[Political Science]]. During his years as an undergraduate, Rob joined [[Phi Kappa Psi]] fraternity, served as the Rutgers Chapter president in 1993 and District 1 Archon from 1994 to 1995. He is a graduate of [[The George Washington University Law School]]. |
After graduating from [[Ocean City High School]] in 1990, Rob attended [[Rutgers College]] in [[New Brunswick, New Jersey]]. In 1994, he received his [[B.S.]] in [[Political Science]]. During his years as an undergraduate, Rob joined [[Phi Kappa Psi]] fraternity, served as the Rutgers Chapter president in 1993 and District 1 Archon from 1994 to 1995. He is a graduate of [[The George Washington University Law School]]. |
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In 1994, Rob moved to [[Germantown, Maryland]], with his college girlfriend. Shortly thereafter, they married and had three children. |
In 1994, Rob moved to [[Germantown, Maryland]], with his college girlfriend. Shortly thereafter, they married and had three children. |
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He was a [[U.S. Army Reserves]] [[paratrooper]], 1995-2001, attaining the rank of [[sergeant]]. He was entitled to wear the [[Parachutist Badge (United States)|parachutist badge]] (2000) and [[Commendation Medal]] (2001).<ref name=MarylandManual/> |
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He was [[Admission to the bar in the United States|admitted to the bar]] in 2001, and is licensed to practice in law in [[Maryland]], the [[District of Columbia]], before the [[U.S. Supreme Court]], [[United States District Court for the District of Maryland ]], and the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit|U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit]]. He practices [[Business Law]], [[Real estate law]], and [[Employment Law]].<ref>{{cite web |
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==Maryland Senate== |
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Garagiola was elected to the [[Maryland Senate]] in 2002, and re-elected in 2006. He |
Garagiola was elected to the [[Maryland Senate]] in 2002, and re-elected in 2006, 2010. He was Deputy Majority Leader, and then Majority Leader. He is Senate Chair for the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, and sits on the Finance Committee. He is also the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. He was Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus 2007–2011.<ref name=MarylandManual/> |
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Bloggers speculated Garagiola might become acandidate for Congress in [[Maryland's 8th congressional district]] should current Congressman [[Chris Van Hollen]] seek another office.<ref>{{cite web |
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|work=[[The Hotline]] |
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|publisher=[[National Journal]] |
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|title=The Futures Market: MD |
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|url=http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/02/the_futures_mar_16.html |
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|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070930210109/http://hotlineblog.nationaljournal.com/archives/2006/02/the_futures_mar_16.html |archivedate=2007-09-30 |
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|date=February 06, 2006 |
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|quote=State Sen. Robert Garagiola (D): The only Dem to knock off an incumbent GOPer in '02, he has designs on Rep. Chris Van Hollen's MD 08 seat and intended to run had Van Hollen jumped into this year's Sen race. |
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On November 1, 2011, Garagiola |
On November 1, 2011, Garagiola announced his run for the newly-redistricted [[Maryland's 6th congressional district]], held by 10-term incumbent [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[Roscoe G. Bartlett]]. He secured endorsements from [[Governor of Maryland|Governor]] [[Martin O'Malley]], Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and [[House Minority Whip]] [[Steny H. Hoyer]]. In the [[primary election]] of April 3, 2012 he lost by 17% to a political newcomer [[John K. Delaney]], who had the [[Washington Post]]'s endorsement.<ref> |
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|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-politics/democrats-focus-on-unity-after-delaneys-surprise-victory/2012/04/04/gIQAdeT8vS_story.html |
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|title=John Delaney for Md.’s 6th District |
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Rob Garagiola was appointed the Senate Majority Leader in 2010. He is a candidate for a newly drawn Congressional seat in Maryland's 6th district. |
Rob Garagiola was appointed the Senate Majority Leader in 2010. He is a candidate for a newly drawn Congressional seat in Maryland's 6th district. |
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Robert John Garagiola | |
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Born | Warren, Michigan, USA | September 5, 1972
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Occupation(s) | lawyer, politician |
Employer(s) | Stein, Sperling, Bennett, DeJong, Driscoll & Greenfeig, P.C.
Former associate, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Washington, DC. aide in U.S. House of Representatives, 1994-98 |
Title | Majority leader, Maryland Senate |
Term | January 8, 2003–present |
Predecessor | Jean W. Roesser[1][2][3] |
Political party | Democrat |
Spouse | Cindy |
Children | Jonathan, Alyssa, Erica |
Parent(s) | Ken and Margery Garagiola |
Website | www |
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Robert J. Garagiola (born September 5, 1972) is an American politician from the state of Maryland. A Democrat, he represents District 15 in north-western Montgomery County in the Maryland State Senate.
Early Life and Family
Garagiola was born in Warren, Michigan to Ken and Margery Garagiola. In 1979, he and his family moved to the suburbs of Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1981, his family moved to the suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri. At age 10, his family moved, again, to Oceanside, California, a northern suburb of San Diego. On September 5, 1988, his family moved once more to Cape May County, New Jersey.
After graduating from Ocean City High School in 1990, Rob attended Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey. In 1994, he received his B.S. in Political Science. During his years as an undergraduate, Rob joined Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, served as the Rutgers Chapter president in 1993 and District 1 Archon from 1994 to 1995. He is a graduate of The George Washington University Law School.
In 1994, Rob moved to Germantown, Maryland, with his college girlfriend. Shortly thereafter, they married and had three children.
He was a U.S. Army Reserves paratrooper, 1995-2001, attaining the rank of sergeant. He was entitled to wear the parachutist badge (2000) and Commendation Medal (2001).[4]
He was admitted to the bar in 2001, and is licensed to practice in law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, before the U.S. Supreme Court, United States District Court for the District of Maryland , and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit. He practices Business Law, Real estate law, and Employment Law.[5]
Maryland Senate
Garagiola was elected to the Maryland Senate in 2002, and re-elected in 2006, 2010. He was Deputy Majority Leader, and then Majority Leader. He is Senate Chair for the Joint Committee on Children, Youth, and Families, and sits on the Finance Committee. He is also the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. He was Chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus 2007–2011.[4]
Bloggers speculated Garagiola might become acandidate for Congress in Maryland's 8th congressional district should current Congressman Chris Van Hollen seek another office.[6]
On November 1, 2011, Garagiola announced his run for the newly-redistricted Maryland's 6th congressional district, held by 10-term incumbent Republican Roscoe G. Bartlett. He secured endorsements from Governor Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer. In the primary election of April 3, 2012 he lost by 17% to a political newcomer John K. Delaney, who had the Washington Post's endorsement.[7][8][9]
References
- ^ "Jean W. Roesser, Former Secretary, Department of Aging". Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "2002 Gubernatorial General - Official Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. December 02, 2002. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
State Senator: District 15 (Vote for One)
................Rob Garagiola (Won).....Jean W. Roesser........Other Write-Ins
................Democratic.....................Republican
Montgomery......20,121..................19,366..................18
Totals................20,121..................19,366..................18
Percentage......50.93%..................49.02%..................0.05%{{cite web}}
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Sen. Jean Roesser (R-15) has served as Potomac's representative in Maryland's General Assembly for 16 years, first as a delegate, then as senator.
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(help) - ^ a b c "Robert J. Garagiola, Maryland State Senator". Maryland Manual Online. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "Garagiola". Stein Sperling. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ "The Futures Market: MD". The Hotline. National Journal. February 06, 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
State Sen. Robert Garagiola (D): The only Dem to knock off an incumbent GOPer in '02, he has designs on Rep. Chris Van Hollen's MD 08 seat and intended to run had Van Hollen jumped into this year's Sen race.
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(help) - ^ Hill, David (April 3, 2012). "Delaney scores upset victory in Maryland primary". Washington Times. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ Pershing, Ben (April 4, 2012). "Maryland Democrats focus on unity after John Delaney's surprise victory". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
- ^ Editorial Board (March 10, 2012). "John Delaney for Md.'s 6th District". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-04-07.
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Rob Garagiola was appointed the Senate Majority Leader in 2010. He is a candidate for a newly drawn Congressional seat in Maryland's 6th district.
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