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| Maryland House of Delegates District 34B | ||
| Current incumbent | Susan McComas  | |
| Population | 42,862 | |
| Race | 87.20% White, 6.57% Black, 3.13% Asian, 1.98% Two or More Races, 0.97% Other, 0.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.04% Pacific Islander | |
Maryland's state house district 34B is held by Republican Representative Susan McComas.
As of the 2010 census, a total of 42,862 civilians reside within Maryland's state house district 34B. Maryland state delegates represent an average of 40,947 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 37,564 residents.
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Maryland legislators assume office the second Wednesday in January after the election.
Section 9 of Article 3 of the Maryland Constitution states:
| “ | A person is eligible to serve as a Senator or Delegate, who on the date of his election, (1) is a citizen of the State of Maryland, (2) has resided therein for at least one year next preceding that date, and (3) if the district which he has been chosen to represent has been established for at least six months prior to the date of his election, has resided in that district for six months next preceding that date.
If the district which the person has been chosen to represent has been established less than six months prior to the date of his election, then in addition to (1) and (2) above, he shall have resided in the district for as long as it has been established. A person is eligible to serve as a Senator, if he has attained the age of twenty-five years, or as a Delegate, if he has attained the age of twenty-one years, on the date of his election. |
” |
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $50,330/year | $106/day for lodging; $47/day for meals. |
The governor is responsible for filling all vacancies in the house.
The governor has 30 days after the vacancy to make an appointment based on the recommendations of the political party committee that holds the vacant seat. The political party committee has up to 30 days after the vacancy to submit a list of recommended candidates to the governor. If the party committee fails to act within the 30 day deadline, the governor has 15 days to appoint a person from the political party that last held the seat.
The person appointed to the seat serves for the remainder of the unfilled term.
Incumbent Susan McComas (R) defeated Jeff Dinger (D) in the general election for Maryland House of Delegates District 34B on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Susan McComas (R) |
65.0
|
12,533 |
|
|
Jeff Dinger (D) |
34.8
|
6,706 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.3
|
57 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 19,296 |
Jeff Dinger advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 34B on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jeff Dinger (D) |
100
|
2,053 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,053 |
Incumbent Susan McComas defeated Walter Tilley, James McMahan Jr., and Jan Marie Christensen in the Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 34B on June 26, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Susan McComas (R) |
32.1
|
1,096 |
|
|
Walter Tilley (R) |
30.4
|
1,037 | |
|
|
James McMahan Jr. (R) |
21.6
|
736 | |
|
|
Jan Marie Christensen (R) |
15.9
|
542 | |
|
|
Total votes: 3,411 |
Elections for the Maryland House of Delegates 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. Cassandra R. Beverley defeated Jeff Dinger in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Susan K. McComas was unopposed in the Republican primary. McComas defeated Beverley in the general election.
Maryland House of Delegates District 34B, General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Susan K. McComas Incumbent |
72.8% | 11,801 | |
| Democratic | Cassandra R. Beverley | 27.2% | 4,419 | |
| Total Votes | 16,220 | |||
Maryland House of Delegates, District 34B Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Cassandra R. Beverley |
77.2% | 1,731 |
| Jeff Dinger | 22.8% | 510 |
| Total Votes | 2,241 | |
Elections for the office of Maryland House of Delegates consisted of a primary election on September 14, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature-filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 6, 2010. Incumbent David Rudolph (D) defeated Theodore Patterson (R) and Michael Dawson (C) in the general election. Rudolph defeated Joe Janusz in the Democratic primary. Patterson was unopposed in the Republican primary.
Maryland House of Delegates, District 34B, General Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | David Rudolph Incumbent |
48.7% | 7,097 | |
| Republican | Theodore Patterson | 46% | 6,700 | |
| Constitution | Michael Dawson | 5.3% | 773 | |
| Total Votes | 14,570 | |||
Maryland House of Delegates, District 34B Democratic Primary, 2010
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| David Rudolph Incumbent |
79% | 2,109 |
| Joe Janusz | 21% | 560 |
| Total Votes | 2,669 | |
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Maryland House of Delegates District 34B raised a total of $452,104. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $30,140 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Maryland House of Delegates District 34B
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $63,983 | 3 | $21,328 |
| 2012 | $1,600 | 1 | $1,600 |
| 2010 | $98,120 | 4 | $24,530 |
| 2008 | $26,345 | 1 | $26,345 |
| 2006 | $134,047 | 3 | $44,682 |
| 2004 | $39,191 | 1 | $39,191 |
| 2002 | $88,818 | 2 | $44,409 |
| Total | $452,104 | 15 | $30,140 |
