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    Maryland Legislative District 30

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    Maryland's legislative district 30
    Represents
    part of Anne Arundel County
    SenatorShaneka T. Henson (D)
    Delegate(s)
    • Dana C. Jones (D)
      (District 30A)
    • Dylan Behler (D)
      (District 30A)
    • Seth A. Howard (R)
      (District 30B)
    Registration
    • 43.3% Democratic
    • 34.0% Republican
    • 21.4% unaffiliated
    Demographics
    • 71.4% White
    • 11.7% Black/African American
    • 0.5% Native American
    • 2.1% Asian
    • 0.0% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    • 6.9% Other race
    • 7.4% Two or more races
    • 12.2% Hispanic
    Population (2020)124,623
    Voting-age population99,393
    Registered voters91,447

    Maryland's Legislative District 30 is one of 47 districts in the state for the Maryland General Assembly. It covers part of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, it is home to Maryland's capital; the city of Annapolis. Until the 2010 census and subsequent redistricting, voters in this district selected three Delegates every four years to represent them in the Maryland House of Delegates. Starting with the 2014 election, the district was divided into sub-districts 30A and 30B.[1][citation needed]

    Demographic characteristics

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    As of the 2020 United States census, the district had a population of 124,623, of whom 99,393 (79.8%) were of voting age. The racial makeup of the district was 88,997 (71.4%) White, 14,596 (11.7%) African American, 566 (0.5%) Native American, 2,581 (2.1%) Asian, 57 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 8,570 (6.9%) from some other race, and 9,265 (7.4%) from two or more races.[2][3] Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15,170 (12.2%) of the population.[4]

    The district had 91,447 registered voters as of October 17, 2020, of whom 19,573 (21.4%) were registered as unaffiliated, 31,047 (34.0%) were registered as Republicans, 39,609 (43.3%) were registered as Democrats, and 629 (0.7%) were registered to other parties.[5]

    Political representation

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    The district is represented for the 2023–2027 legislative term in the State Senate by Shaneka T. Henson (D) and in the House of Delegates by Dana C. Jones (D, District 30A), Dylan Behler (D, District 30A), and Seth A. Howard (R, District 30B).[6][7]

    Past election results

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    2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District[8]
    Voters to choose three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome
    Ron George, Rep. 25,631   19.25%    Won
    Michael E. Busch, Dem. 23,995   18.02%    Won
    Herb McMillan, Rep. 22,553   16.94%    Won
    Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 21,142   15.88%    Lost
    Seth Howard, Rep. 20,080   15.08%    Lost
    Judd Legum, Dem. 19,670   14.77%    Lost
    2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates– 30th District[9]
    Voters to choose three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome
    Michael E. Busch, Dem. 22,479   17.1%    Won
    Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 22,360   17.0%    Won
    Ron George, Rep. 21,811   16.6%    Won
    Barbara Samorajczyk, Dem. 21,758   16.5%    Lost
    Andy Smarick, Rep. 20,594   15.6%    Lost
    Ron Elfenbein, Rep. 20,497   15.5%    Lost
    2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District[10]
    Voters to choose three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome
    Michael E. Busch, Dem. 22,422   17.7%    Won
    Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 21,875   17.3%    Won
    Herbert H. McMillan, Rep. 20,972   16.6%    Won
    C. Richard D'Amato, Dem. 20,545   16.3%    Lost
    Michael Collins, Rep. 19,140   15.1%    Lost
    Nancy Almgren, Rep. 18,861   14.9%    Lost
    David M. Gross, Green 2,536   2.0%    Lost
    Other Write-Ins 71   0.1%    
    1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates– District 30[11]
    Voters to choose three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome
    Michael E. Busch, Dem. 24,075   21%    Won
    Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 24,036   21%    Won
    C. Richard D'Amato, Dem. 20,223   18%    Won
    Phillip D. Bissett, Rep. 18,690   16%    Lost
    Edward J. Turner, Rep. 14,119   12%    Lost
    Anthony McConkey, Rep. 12,353   11%    Lost
    1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 30[12]
    Voters to choose three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome
    Michael E. Busch, Dem. 18,709   19%    Won
    Phillip D. Bissett, Rep. 18,009   23%    Won
    Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 18,254   18%    Won
    Ralph C. Rosacker, Rep. 16,299   16%    Lost
    Joan Beck, Rep. 15,974   16%    Lost
    John C. Eldridge Jr., Dem. 13,320   13%    Lost
    1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 30[13]
    Voters to choose three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome
    John Astle, Dem. 18,009   23%    Won
    Aris T. Allen, Rep. 16,951   22%    Won
    Michael E. Busch, Dem. 16,104   18%    Won
    Edith Segree, Dem. 14,341   18%    Lost
    Phillip D. Bissett, Rep. 13,321   17%    Lost

    References

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    1. ^ "LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTING PLAN OF 2012 - LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 30". Maryland State Archives. March 29, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
    2. ^ "RACE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
    3. ^ "RACE FOR THE POPULATION 18 YEARS AND OVER". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
    4. ^ "HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
    5. ^ "2020 Presidential General Voter Registration Counts as of Close of Registration, By Legislative". Maryland State Archives. October 17, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
    6. ^ "Maryland Senators By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
    7. ^ "Maryland Delegates By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved January 8, 2025.
    8. ^ "2010 General Election Official Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 13, 2012.
    9. ^ "Official 2007 Gubernatorial General Election results for Anne Arundel County". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved January 20, 2008.
    10. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Jan, 20th, 2008
    11. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 7, 2007
    12. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 7, 2007
    13. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 7, 2007
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