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State Senate District 26
Maryland’s 47 state senators comprise the upper house of the General Assembly, which meets for 90 days each year in Annapolis. Along with the lower house, the House of Delegates, the senators consider more than 2,000 bills in a session, and they review and approve the state budget submitted by the governor. They serve four-year terms.
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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.
Gloria Lawlah*
Democrat
Age: 59
Residence: Hillcrest Heights.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Three.
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Education: BS, Hampton University; Master's, Trinity.
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Occupation/Employer: Federal liaison officer, Bowie State University.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Democratic Central Committee; Maryland House of Delegates.
Why should voters elect you?
"I will continue to lead the fight for excellence in our schools. With $140 million in new funds, we will shortly begin to rebuild our neighborhood schools. With an additional $2.8 million in new funds, we will train provisional teachers to meet certification, thus enhancing classroom instruction. I support quality development at National Harbor with a new 'Maryland Welcome Center.' I fought for and won a 12-lane Woodrow Wilson Bridge replacement; future improvements to routes 210 and 5. Health care; jobs; senior services; scholarships; clean, safe, attractive neighborhoods; upscale shopping and recreation are important. I will continue the fight."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I am a family-centered, God-fearing, formerly from South Carolina, with great love for Prince George's, my home for the past 25 years."
Web site: None.
Email: Gloria-Gary-Lawlah@senate.state.md.us
This candidate is unopposed.
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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