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State Senate District 39
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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OTHER LOCAL RACES
Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
Patrick J. Hogan*
Republican
Age: 35
Residence: Gaithersburg.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Two.
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Education: BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Occupation/Employer: Computer consultant, Webster Communications.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Maryland Senate (since 1994); community association; Resnick PTA; Germantown Cultural Arts Center Board of Directors.
Why should voters elect you?
"My work during the last four years in the Senate proves that I am committed to fighting for the residents of District 39. I will continue to offer common sense ideas which benefit the people of Montgomery County. I know the meaning of hard work and a commitment to public service. I will continue to work to improve our schools and create a criminal justice system that assures justice for the victim and true punishment for the criminal. Our children's future will only be possible with safe streets, a quality education, a healthy environment and a thriving economy."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I am a husband, father of two children, businessman committed to public service. My experience in the Senate gives me tremendous understanding and effectiveness in government."
Web site: www.votehogan.com
Email: pj@votehogan.com
Maurice Miles
Democrat
Age: 66
Residence: Gaithersburg.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Four.
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Education: High school graduate; attended local community colleges.
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Occupation/Employer: Retired, federal government; community aide, Housing Opportunities Commission.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Democratic State Central Committee; Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee; AmeriCorp; president, ESEA, Title I, Montgomery County schools, Upper County.
Why should voters elect you?
"As a native of Montgomery County growing up in Gaithersburg, I have witnessed many changes since the post-Korean era, where I served my country as a member of the [Air Force]. As a community activist and grass-roots politician, I believe that I know something about the many challenges that face this most fast-growing and fast-paced District 39. Our schools, our transportation systems, our senior citizens, our environment are all concerns and issues that we need strong and aggressive leadership [on]. As a servant of the people, I am committed to this end."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"I would like the voters of the 39th District to know that I was raised in Gaithersburg, Maryland; educated in Montgomery County public schools. My heart is here."
Web site: None.
Email: maryr57@aol.com
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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