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State Delegate District 14A
Each of the state’s 47 legislative districts sends three delegates to Annapolis, for a total of 141 members of the House of Delegates. Some larger districts are divided into subdistricts to provide local representation to areas not large enough to constitute an entire district.
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OTHER LOCAL RACES
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Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
Patricia Anne Faulkner*
Republican
Age: 53
Residence: Silver Spring.
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Married: No answer provided.
Children: No answer provided.
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Education: BA, history; graduate work in education.
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Occupation/Employer: Legislator; independent insurance agent, self-employed.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: House of Delegates, 1994-98; Republican Central Committee; Columbia Road Citizens Association.
Why should voters elect you?
"My 20 years as a District 14A resident, combined with four years as an elected delegate, provide me with the experience and understanding to conscientiously represent my constituents. As a member of the Commerce and Government Matters Committee, my sponsorship of a bill resulted in major reform in mortgage banking. My district has received substantial funding from the state for projects in our area, especially the new Critical Care Unit at Montgomery General Hospital. As a delegate, I have voted: for improvements in education; to make criminals accountable for their crimes; for tax cuts; and against state funds for stadiums."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Legislative experience combined with a background in education and business, plus a commitment to hard work, common sense and personal responsibility serve my constituents well."
Web site: None.
Email: None.
Tod David Sher
Democrat
Age: 35
Residence: Silver Spring.
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Married: No.
Children: None.
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Education: BS, Duke University; MS, University of Maryland.
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Occupation/Employer: Self-employed computer consultant.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Democratic Central Committee; Greencastle Woods Homeowners Association board; Friends of Olney Theatre board; NAACP; North Eastern Montgomery Political Action Committee; National Abortion Rights Action League; Peach Orchard Heights Civic Association.
Why should voters elect you?
"My campaign stresses excellence in education, proper resources to combat and prevent crime, protection of the environment and responsible solutions to our transportation problems. As delegate, I will work to make the legislature accessible to people and bring added 'trust in government.' Montgomery County provided me an excellent education, enabling me to build a successful computer business. My family's health insurance helped save my life when I was 16. I live in a safe neighborhood; treasure the Chesapeake Bay and our state's beauty. I ask that you elect me so I may work to ensure all have similar opportunities."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I am committed to serving the voters. I am walking door-to-door now to learn voters' concerns. I will continue to be accessible to my constituents."
Web site: None.
Email: tsher@capaccess.org
The Voters' Guide was compiled from staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post.
Each candidate was asked to provide biographical information, a photograph and a brief statement about why the voters should elect him or her.
Candidates' responses were edited for length and style.
© Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company
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