Maryland Legislative District 30

American legislative district

Maryland's legislative district 30

Represents
part of Anne Arundel County
Senator| Sarah K. Elfreth (D)
Delegate(s)|

* Shaneka T. Henson (D)
(District 30A)
* Dana C. Jones (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 population| 99,393
Registered voters| 91,447

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 Sarah K. Elfreth (D) and in the House of Delegates by Shaneka T. Henson (D, District 30A), Dana C. Jones (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 February 5, 2023.
7. ^ "Maryland Delegates By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
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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