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U.S. House, District 1
Maryland will send eight representatives to the 106th Congress for a two-year term. The boundaries of the congressional districts are determined by the state legislature. Seven of them are in or near the Washington region. Both Republican and Democratic candidates will be on the ballots in all those districts. The challengers face well-entrenched incumbents.
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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.
Wayne T. Gilchrest*
Republican
Age: 52
Residence: Kent County.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Three.
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Education: BA, Wesley College.
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Occupation/Employer: Member, U.S. House of Representatives.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Member, U.S. House of Representatives.
Why should voters elect you?
"I have worked successfully to restore honesty and integrity to this congressional seat, and I have dedicated my work to bringing good jobs to Maryland and protecting the Chesapeake Bay. I have built a solid record of fiscal conservatism with attention to education and environmental protection."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Congressman Gilchrest does not accept special interest PAC contributions to his campaign and strongly supports real campaign reform."
Web site: www.house.gov/gilchrest
Email: WTGMD01@aol.com
C. Irving Pinder Jr.
Democrat
Age: 48
Residence: Centreville, Queen Anne's County.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Two.
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Education: BA, Salisbury State College.
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Occupation/Employer: Special assistant to the Maryland secretary of health and mental hygiene.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Queenstown Commissioner; Queen Anne's County Democratic Central Committee; Queen Anne's County Cancer Society board; Queen Anne's County Housing Resource Board; Little League Baseball board.
Why should voters elect you?
"At the close of the 20th century, we need effective leadership in Congress to meet the challenges of improving our schools, protecting our environment and expanding employment opportunities through innovative economic development. We must also guarantee access to quality health care for all Americans and preserve Social Security and Medicare for future generations. I pledge to be a proactive voice on issues of concern to the residents of Maryland's First District. I will be an aggressive advocate for the interests of the hard-working families of the district. And I will be a ceaseless promoter of the Chesapeake Bay region."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"A lifetime resident of the Eastern Shore, I have over 20 years' experience dealing with issues affecting senior citizens, veterans and disabled adults."
Web site: None.
Email: None.
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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