Kathy Szeliga

Source: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Kathy Szeliga
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 7A district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 12, 2011
Serving with Ryan Nawrocki
Preceded byJ. B. Jennings
Constituency7th district (2011–2023)
district 7A (2023–present)
Personal details
Born (1961-10-10) October 10, 1961 (age 63)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Mark
​
(m. 1980)​
Children2
EducationTowson University (BA)

Kathy Szeliga (born October 10, 1961) is an American politician who has served as a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates since January 12, 2011, and as Minority Whip from 2013 to 2021. Szeliga was the Republican nominee for the United States Senate in 2016 to replace Barbara Mikulski, who retired.[1]

Background

Szeliga was born in Baltimore, Maryland, in October 1961. She is of Polish descent.[2] She was raised in a military family, her father being a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army. Szeliga married her husband in 1980, and the couple struggled financially at first. Szeliga worked as a dishwasher, a maid, and a housekeeper. She entered college in her 30s, enrolling at Towson State University and graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. She began working as a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools and started a construction business with her husband.[3]

Szeliga first got involved with politics in the mid-1990s, organizing opposition against the Maryland School Performance and Assessment Program, a controversial test used to assess schools.[3] She became involved with state politics after a family friend, James M. Kelly, was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates. She worked as a legislative aide to Kelly, then for Delegate John G. Trueschler, and eventually became chief of staff for then-State Senator Andy Harris.[4] She decided to run for Delegate after Del. J. B. Jennings decided to run for the State Senate. She was elected and immediately placed on the Appropriations Committee.[5][2][6]

In the legislature

Szeliga was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2011. She served as a member of the Appropriations Committee from 2011 to 2015, the Transportation Committee from 2015 to 2016, and the Health and Government Operations Committee since 2017. From 2013 to 2021, Szeliga served as the House Minority Whip,[5] making her the highest-ranking elected Republican woman in Maryland.[3] A founding member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus,[7] Maryland Matters has described Szeliga as one of the most vocal conservatives in the Maryland House of Delegates.[8]

In May 2024, Szeliga faced criticism after making a Twitter post denouncing a video of "Queers for Palestine" protesters blocking a Florida interstate to bring attention to the Israel–Hamas war, writing, "These 'queers' need a one-way ticket to Gaza to see how Hamas feels about their lifestyle choices." In an interview with WBAL-TV, Szeliga rejected criticisms that her post was homophobic or anti-LGBTQ, saying that it was meant to be "informational".[9]

Szeliga represented the 1st congressional district as a delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention, pledged to Donald Trump.[10] Had Trump won Maryland in the 2024 presidential election, Szeliga would have been an elector pledged to Trump.[11]

Robocall controversy

In June 2018, Szeliga accused state delegate Richard Impallaria of sending out campaign mailers attacking Szeliga by calling her a closet Democrat. Impallaria initially declined responsibility for this, but after Szeliga emailed him to say she would inform their GOP colleagues about the fliers targeting her, he forwarded the email to every member of the House Republican caucus in which he referred to himself as the "evil genius" responsible for the attacks on Szeliga.[12] The calls misleadingly claimed that Szeliga was a supporter of the transgender community and had voted in favor of a bill that would make it illegal to discriminate against someone on the basis of gender identity.[13][14][15]

Redistricting lawsuit

Kathy Szeliga
@KathyForMD
 Twitter logo, a stylized blue bird

Replying to @SpeakerAJones

Bitches!! The court is not gonna like to see that. The seven judges that get to see this and make a final decision will not like this press release. That is even better for us

March 26, 2022[16]

In February 2022, Szeliga filed a lawsuit against the state's newly enacted congressional maps, arguing that the maps violated the Maryland Constitution's requirement that districts be compact and respect natural boundaries.[17] On March 26, 2022, Judge Lynne A. Battaglia ruled that the congressional maps were unconstitutional, calling them a "product of extreme partisan gerrymandering".[18] Shortly after the ruling, House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones released a statement on Twitter expressing disappointment in the ruling against the maps. Szeliga responded profanely to this statement, in a now-deleted tweet saying "Bitches!! The court is not gonna like to see that. The seven judges that get to see this and make a final decision will not like this press release. That is even better for us". She later apologized for the tweet, saying it was intended to be private and was inappropriate.[19]

2016 U.S. Senate campaign

Main article: 2016 United States Senate election in Maryland
Kathy Szeliga for Senate campaign sign, 2016

Szeliga announced in November 2015 that she would be running for the Republican nomination to replace Senator Barbara Mikulski in the 2016 US Senate election in Maryland.[20] She was the first Republican in the 2016 Senate primary to release ads on television.[21] On April 15, Citizens United announced they had bought $25,000 worth of radio airtime to promote Szeliga ahead of the April 26 primary.[22] Szeliga won the primary on April 26, 2016, and faced Representative Chris Van Hollen in the general election on November 8, 2016,[23] in which she was defeated by a landslide 61% – 36% spread.[24]

Political positions

COVID-19 pandemic

In April 2020, Szeliga co-signed a letter calling on the Maryland Department of Health to share data on the 2,000 inmates released during the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]

In August 2020, Szeliga condemned Montgomery County Health Officer Travis Gayles's decision to block private schools from holding in-person classes during the pandemic, calling it a "blatant abuse of power by an unelected bureaucrat".[26][27]

In June 2021, Szeliga celebrated Governor Larry Hogan's decision to end early the $300 supplemental weekly unemployment insurance provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.[28]

Crime and policing

In 2020, Szeliga introduced a raft of anti-crime bills, including bills that would make gun theft a felony and another requiring individuals incarcerated for violent crimes to serve 90 percent of their term before they're eligible for parole.[29]

In 2021, Szeliga opposed Anton's Law, a bill that would allow certain officer misconduct records to be available for public inspection, arguing that the bill would allow the disclosure of unfounded claims against police officers.[30] She also opposed the Police Reform and Accountability Act, an omnibus police reform bill.[31]

During the 2023 legislative session, Szeliga introduced a bill to repeal the Juvenile Justice Reform Act, a bill that was introduced and passed in the previous year's legislative session that restricted the state's ability to charge juveniles for most offenses.[32]

Development initiatives

In September 2017, Szeliga joined delegates Richard Impallaria and Pat McDonough in signing a letter to Harford County Executive Barry Glassman urging him to stop issuing permits for homes being built in Joppatowne, Maryland, after an auxiliary men's organization of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community said that its builders would only sell homes in the community to Ahmadi Muslims. Shades and Springs Inc., the company building the homes, denied that they would only sell to Ahmadi Muslims, saying that its homes would be open to all.[33]

In April 2023, Szeliga wrote to the Maryland Department of the Environment to express concerns with a proposal to convert the LaFarge quarry in Middle River, Maryland into an industrial park, asking the agency to study the property before allowing development.[34]

Education

In March 2019, Szeliga opposed a bill that would allow local school districts to decide their class calendar, which undid an earlier executive order by Governor Larry Hogan that mandated a post-Labor Day start for schools statewide.[35]

During the 2021 legislative session, Szeliga introduced a bill to establish a full-time virtual public school.[36] She also opposed the legislature's veto override of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, calling it "financially irresponsible".[37]

In April 2023, Szeliga sent a letter to State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury accusing the Maryland State Department of Education of hiding scores from failing scores by altering data files available on the department's website. An investigation conducted by the state inspector general found no evidence of these claims.[38]

Foreign policy

During her Senate campaign, Szeliga was critical of the Iran Nuclear Deal.[39]

Gun policy

In 2013, Szeliga voted against a bill that banned assault rifles and required a person to obtain a license to buy a handgun.[40][41] In August 2016, during a meeting with gun control activists and gun violence victims, she said she supported stricter enforcement for existing firearms laws but opposed stricter regulations.[42] During the 2018 legislative session, Szeliga introduced the Parishioner Protection Act, a bill that would allow churchgoers to carry firearms.[43] The bill was reintroduced in 2019.[44]

Health care

During her Senate campaign, Szeliga said she opposed the Affordable Care Act, saying that it hurt small businesses.[45] She did not support its repeal, saying that she instead supported making it more workable.[46] Szeliga also said she supported privatizing parts of medical care provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, but opposed a full privatization of the department.[47]

In April 2023, Szeliga voted against a bill to establish a framework for a legal marijuana industry in Maryland following the passage of Question 4, saying she opposed the bill's various provisions in the licensing process and zoning requirements for dispensaries.[48]

Immigration

During her Senate campaign, Szeliga said she opposed building a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.[39] During the 2020 legislative session, she introduced a bill that sought to protect Harford County's 287(g) agreement with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement.[49]

In February 2021, Szeliga opposed a bill to extend the state's earned income tax credit to undocumented immigrants.[50]

Minimum wage

Szeliga opposes increases to the minimum wage, calling it a "short-term fix"[3] and saying that low-wage earners are more interested in a career than a bump in salary.[39]

National politics

During her Senate campaign, Szeliga said she opposed shutting down the government over policy disputes.[51]

In June 2016, Szeliga distanced herself from comments made by then-presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump against Judge Gonzalo P. Curiel, a federal judge of Mexican descent, calling them "insulting"[52] and "racist".[53] In October 2016, she said he was "appalled" by a vulgar discussion Trump had on Access Hollywood in 2005 about groping and trying to have sex with women.[54] She later endorsed Trump in the 2016 United States presidential election.[55] Szeliga also attacked Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while serving as United States Secretary of State.[56]

In February 2019, Szeliga assisted Maryland Republican National Committee representative David Bossie in assembling a "Trump 2020 Leadership Team" in Maryland.[57]

In August 2020, Szeliga joined five other Republican state delegates in signing an American Legislative Exchange Council letter against providing additional federal assistance to cash-strapped states and counties, calling it a "bailout" for states that haven't managed their fiscal affairs properly.[58]

In November 2020, Szeliga retweeted posts from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise and a video clip from Tucker Carlson Tonight that questioned the results of the 2020 United States presidential election.[59] In July 2022, Szeliga defended U.S. Representative Andy Harris after the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack said he had met with Trump to discuss a strategy on blocking the results of the presidential election in certain states, comparing it to supporters of Hillary Clinton questioning the results of the 2016 presidential election.[60]

In May 2024, Szeliga signed onto a letter condemning the jury's guilty verdict in the Trump hush money trial, calling the ruling a "political prosecution from a kangaroo court and left-leaning prosecutor" that is turning the U.S. justice system into a "third world parody of law and order".[61]

In January 2018, Szeliga said she opposed a bill to require employers with more than 15 workers to provide employees with paid sick leave, calling it "overly prescriptive".[62][63]

Redistricting

In February 2019, Szeliga supported a proposal to create a 2020 referendum to establish an independent redistricting commission in Maryland.[64]

Social issues

Szeliga has repeatedly introduced bills aimed at prohibiting transgender students from participating in girls' sports teams in schools.[65][66] In March 2014, she voted against a bill banning discrimination against transgender people,[67] writing that it would "jeopardize the safety of women and little girls by allowing predators and pedophiles access to the women's bathroom, locker rooms, shower rooms and other similar places."[42] During the 2022 legislative session, Szeliga introduced an amendment to the Inclusive Schools Act, a bill to ban public schools and boards of educations from discriminating against students on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex, that would have blocked public schools from discussing gender and sexuality in the classroom. The amendment was blocked by a 95-37 vote.[68] This amendment was criticized by the Maryland State Education Association, who likened it to the "Don't Say Gay" law in Florida.[69]

During the 2019 legislative session, Szeliga introduced a bill with state delegate David Moon that would require legislative sessions to be livestreamed. The bill was withdrawn after House Speaker Michael E. Busch and Senate President Thomas V. Miller Jr. said they would begin livestreaming sessions in 2020.[70] On January 30, 2020, the Maryland General Assembly livestreamed its first legislative session on YouTube.[71]

During her Senate campaign, Szeliga said she would reject any Supreme Court nominee that supported abortion rights.[42] In February 2021, she joined state delegates Sid Saab and Dan Cox at a protest against abortion outside the Maryland State House.[72] In February 2023, Szeliga said she opposed a bill that would create a 2024 referendum on codifying the right to abortion access, saying that "Maryland's current abortion laws are radical and should not be enshrined in our constitution".[73] to Later that month, she proposed an amendment to the bill that would ban late-term abortions.[74]

During protests against the murder of George Floyd in June 2020, protesters in the Little Italy neighborhood of Baltimore tore down and threw a statue of Christopher Columbus into the Jones Falls canal of the Baltimore Harbor.[75] Following this incident, Szeliga called to protect the statue, calling its removal "shameful".[76]

In March 2021, Szeliga opposed a bill to remove "Maryland, My Maryland" as the official state song, likening the bill to cancel culture.[77]

Taxes

During the 2019 legislative session, Szeliga introduced the "Commonsense Tax Cut Act of 2019", a bill to lower the state's income tax rate by 0.25%.[78] The tax cut would have cost the state an estimated $400 million.[79]

In March 2021, Szeliga introduced an amendment to eliminate taxes on cable and satellite television services.[80]

In March 2022, Szeliga called on Governor Larry Hogan to provide $1,000 in tax relief to every Maryland resident.[81] In June 2022, she said she supported a suspension of the state's gas tax for the remainder of the year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine.[82]

Personal life

Szeliga met her future husband, Mark, in Ocean City, Maryland when she was a high schooler. The two moved to Boulder, Colorado when she was 18, and married in 1980. After the birth of her first child, they moved to Perry Hall, Maryland.[3] She is an evangelical Christian.[42]

Electoral history

Maryland House of Delegates District 7 Republican primary election, 2010[83]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Pat McDonough (incumbent) 6,479 27.2
Republican Richard Impallaria (incumbent) 5,678 23.8
Republican Kathy Szeliga 4,021 16.9
Republican Brian Bennett 1,838 7.7
Republican Marilyn Booker 1,808 7.6
Republican Roger Zajdel 1,783 7.5
Republican John Cromwell 1,031 4.3
Republican Jim Berndt 873 3.7
Republican Laine O. C. Clark 312 1.3
Maryland House of Delegates District 7 election, 2010[84]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Pat McDonough (incumbent) 27,217 23.1
Republican Rick Impallaria (incumbent) 25,450 21.6
Republican Kathy Szeliga 24,573 20.9
Democratic Jeff Beard 14,885 12.6
Democratic Kristina A. Sargent 13,551 11.5
Democratic James Ward Morrow 11,960 10.2
Write-in 111 0.1
Maryland House of Delegates District 7 election, 2014[85]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Pat McDonough (incumbent) 35,627 26.9
Republican Kathy Szeliga (incumbent) 33,197 25.0
Republican Rick Impallaria (incumbent) 32,560 24.6
Democratic Bob Bowie, Jr. 11,154 8.4
Democratic Norman Gifford, Jr. 10,192 7.7
Democratic Pete Definbaugh 9,707 7.3
Write-in 145 0.1
United States Senate Republican primary election results in Maryland, 2016[86]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Szeliga 135,337 35.6
Republican Chris Chaffee 52,066 13.7
Republican Chrys Kefalas 36,340 9.6
Republican Richard J. Douglas 29,007 7.6
Republican Dave Wallace 23,226 6.1
Republican Sean P. Connor 21,727 5.7
Republican Lynn Richardson 20,792 5.5
Republican John R. Graziani 16,722 4.4
Republican Greg Holmes 16,148 4.3
Republican Mark McNicholas 9,988 2.6
Republican Joseph David Hooe 8,282 2.2
Republican Anthony Seda 3,873 1.0
Republican Richard Shawver 3,155 0.8
Republican Garry Thomas Yarrington 2,988 0.8
United States Senate election results in Maryland, 2016[87]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Chris Van Hollen 1,659,907 60.9
Republican Kathy Szeliga 972,557 35.7
Green Margaret Flowers 89,970 3.3
Write-in 3,736 0.1
Maryland House of Delegates District 7 election, 2018[88]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Szeliga (incumbent) 38,617 25.4
Republican Lauren Arikan 35,476 23.3
Republican Rick Impallaria (incumbent) 34,223 22.5
Democratic Allison Berkowitz 19,550 12.8
Democratic Gordon Koerner 15,614 10.3
Green Ryan Sullivan 8,443 5.5
Write-in 324 0.2
Maryland House of Delegates District 7A election, 2022[89]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Kathy Szeliga (incumbent) 18,034 37.1
Republican Ryan Nawrocki 17,859 36.8
Democratic Lydia X. Z. Brown 12,371 25.5
Write-in 295 0.6

References

  1. ^ Gaudiano, Nicole (March 2, 2015). "Longtime Sen. Barbara Mikulski to retire". USA Today. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Cox, Erin (April 21, 2016). "Kathy Szeliga, Republican everywoman, says she brings business experience, blue-collar background". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e Fritze, John (October 23, 2016). "A relative newcomer, Szeliga has become leading voice for GOP". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  4. ^ Fritze, John (April 26, 2016). "Kathy Szeliga wins GOP Senate nomination". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on April 28, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Kathy Szeliga, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 14, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  6. ^ "Harford 2010: The Dagger's Top Ten Stories Of The Year". The Dagger. December 30, 2010. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  7. ^ Kurtz, Josh (August 2, 2024). "House Freedom Caucus could be gaining more firepower in Annapolis". Maryland Matters. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  8. ^ Kurtz, Josh (March 14, 2023). "Freshman House Republican riles colleagues with suggestion they're wasting their breath". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Duncan, Rachel (May 14, 2024). "Maryland delegate stands by post calling out 'Queers for Palestine' in Florida". WBAL-TV. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  10. ^ "REPUBLICAN PARTY NATIONAL CONVENTION DELEGATES". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  11. ^ "Presidential Electors for the 2024 General Election" (PDF). elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Kurtz, Josh (June 22, 2018). "Feuding Lawmakers Take Their Quarrel to House GOP Caucus". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  13. ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (January 10, 2019). "Delegate's Chief of Staff Charged for Misleading Robocall in 2018 GOP Primary". Maryland Matters. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  14. ^ Broadwater, Luke (January 10, 2019). "Maryland GOP delegate's aide charged with making illegal robocall against fellow delegate on transgender issues". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  15. ^ Hernández, Arelis R. (January 10, 2019). "GOP aide charged in connection with deceptive robocall about transgender rights". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  16. ^ Kathy Szeliga [@KathyForMD] (March 26, 2022). "Bitches!! The court is not gonna like to see that. The seven judges that get to see this and make a final decision will not like this press release. That is even better for us" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 26, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ Stole, Bryn; Wood, Pamela (February 11, 2022). "Maryland Republican delegates ask state's highest court to throw out new General Assembly district map". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  18. ^ Barker, Jeff; Opilo, Emily (March 26, 2022). "Finding 'extreme' gerrymandering in Maryland's new congressional map, judge orders do-over". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  19. ^ Reed, Lillian (March 26, 2022). "Republican lawmaker draws criticism after tweeting profanity in response to Maryland General Assembly leaders". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  20. ^ Dresser, Michael (November 10, 2015). "Kathy Szeliga joins Senate race, seeking Mikulski's seat". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on November 17, 2015. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  21. ^ Fritze, John (April 7, 2016). "Kathy Szeliga airs first ad in GOP Senate primary race". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on April 10, 2016. Retrieved April 15, 2016.
  22. ^ Nirappil, Fenit (April 15, 2016). "Citizens United airs Md. radio ads backing GOP Senate candidate Kathy Szeliga". The Washington Post. Retrieved April 16, 2016.
  23. ^ "Del. Kathy Szeliga wins the Republican nomination for open U.S. Senate seat". ABC 2 Baltimore. Associated Press. April 26, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
  24. ^ Belt, Deb (November 8, 2016). "Maryland Senate Race: Chris Van Hollen Easily Defeats Kathy Szeliga". Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD Patch. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  25. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (April 26, 2020). "House Republicans Press Hogan Administration for Data on Prisons, Nursing Homes". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  26. ^ Opilo, Emily (August 2, 2020). "Montgomery County health officials bar private schools from in-person classes in the fall". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  27. ^ Shwe, Elizabeth (August 7, 2020). "Montgomery County Yields on Private School Reopenings". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  28. ^ DePuyt, Bruce (June 2, 2021). "Democrats Slam Hogan's Decision to End Expanded Unemployment Benefits, Look to Block Action". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  29. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (January 16, 2020). "House GOP Wants to Get Tough on Crime". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  30. ^ Gaines, Danielle E.; Gaskill, Hannah (April 10, 2021). "The General Assembly Overrode Hogan's Vetoes of Police Reform Bills. We Break Down the Votes". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  31. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (March 11, 2021). "Jones' Policing Bill Moves Forward Intact Despite Attempts to Amend It". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  32. ^ Parker, Luke (January 26, 2023). "Anne Arundel Police complaints against reform are latest chapter in Maryland's troubled history with youth justice". Capital Gazette. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  33. ^ Knezevich, Alison (September 19, 2017). "State lawmakers seek review of Harford County project". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  34. ^ Russell, Lia (April 24, 2023). "Baltimore County Council member wants to amend planning process after opposition to Middle River quarry project". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  35. ^ DePuyt, Bruce (March 29, 2019). "House Joins Senate in Overriding Hogan's Veto of School Calendar Bill". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  36. ^ Shwe, Elizabeth (March 3, 2021). "Md. Republican Lawmaker Seeks to Create a Statewide Virtual Public School". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  37. ^ Shwe, Elizabeth (January 29, 2021). "Republican Delegates Offer Bills Pushing In-Person Learning". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  38. ^ Reed, Lillian (May 9, 2023). "Maryland State Department of Education did not cover up test scores from failing schools, inspector finds". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  39. ^ a b c Fritze, John (October 7, 2016). "Szeliga, Van Hollen clash in first Senate debate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  40. ^ Hicks, Josh (August 6, 2016). "Szeliga sticks to her guns in opposing stricter firearms laws". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  41. ^ Fritze, John (June 30, 2016). "House Democrats take push for gun control to home districts". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  42. ^ a b c d Hicks, Josh (October 31, 2016). "Facing long odds in Senate bid, Kathy Szeliga — as usual — rolls up her sleeves". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  43. ^ Anderson, David (April 5, 2018). "Controversial Harford bills to arm churchgoers, teachers going nowhere in General Assembly session". The Aegis. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  44. ^ Anderson, David (February 12, 2019). "Harford Del. Szeliga reintroduces bill to allow parishioners to carry guns". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  45. ^ Fritze, John (September 8, 2016). "Small business group backs Kathy Szeliga for Senate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  46. ^ Furguson, E. B. III (October 8, 2016). "Szeliga campaigns in Annapolis after radio debate with Van Hollen". Capital Gazette. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  47. ^ Fritze, John (September 17, 2016). "Senate candidates spar over medical care for veterans at first forum". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  48. ^ Gaskill, Hannah; Janesch, Sam (April 8, 2023). "Maryland lawmakers send cannabis legalization, gun control bills to governor ahead of Monday deadline". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  49. ^ Anderson, David (January 8, 2020). "Harford legislators enter 2020 session with new member, changes in General Assembly leadership". The Aegis. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  50. ^ Leckrone, Bennett (February 26, 2021). "After Debate, House Approves Relief for Tax-Paying Immigrants". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  51. ^ Fritze, John (September 28, 2015). "Republican lawmaker mounting campaign for Senate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  52. ^ Fritze, John (June 6, 2016). "Kathy Szeliga says Trump statements on Judge Gonzalo Curiel are 'insulting'". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  53. ^ Nirappil, Fenit (June 6, 2016). "Maryland's GOP Senate nominee: Trump's comments on judge 'racist'". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  54. ^ Hicks, Josh (October 8, 2016). "Szeliga, GOP Senate candidate, condemns Trump remarks but will vote for him". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  55. ^ Fritze, John (October 27, 2016). "Kathy Szeliga, Chris Van Hollen clash in only televised Senate debate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  56. ^ Portnoy, Jenna (October 26, 2016). "'Man-splaining' and presidential politics: Maryland Senate debate". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  57. ^ Costa, Robert; Hernández, Arelis R.; Johnson, Jenna (February 25, 2019). "Trump ally launches effort to blunt Md. governor's potential 2020 challenge". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  58. ^ DePuyt, Bruce (August 5, 2020). "As states, localities face fiscal squeeze, budget hardliners say no to "bailout"". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  59. ^ Shwe, Elizabeth (November 10, 2020). "Leading Md. Republicans Largely Align With Trump on Election Outcome". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  60. ^ Barker, Jeff (July 14, 2022). "Leading Maryland Republicans don't condemn Rep. Andy Harris for meeting with Trump on blocking election results". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  61. ^ Pittman, Elijah (May 31, 2024). "Maryland Democrats guarded, Republicans angry in wake of Trump conviction". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
  62. ^ Dresser, Michael (January 11, 2018). "House overrides Hogan veto on sick leave; Miller predicts 'battle' in Senate". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  63. ^ Hicks, Josh; Wiggins, Ovetta (January 11, 2018). "House votes to override Hogan's sick-leave veto; showdown now moves to Senate". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  64. ^ DePuyt, Bruce (February 3, 2019). "GOP Redistricting Reform Measure Drawing Rare Bipartisan Support". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  65. ^ Migdon, Brooke (March 2, 2022). "Maryland House committee defeats transgender sports ban". The Hill. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  66. ^ "Md. House committee kills bill to ban transgender kids from sports teams". The Washington Blade. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  67. ^ Wheeler, Tim (March 27, 2014). "Assembly passes transgender rights bill". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  68. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (March 17, 2022). "House of Delegates Rejects Florida-Like Amendment to School Anti-Discrimination Bill". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  69. ^ Roberts, Tony (October 21, 2022). "Pride group responds mixed-gender locker room issue in Harford public schools, says Cassilly is politicizing issue". The Aegis. The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  70. ^ Wood, Pamela (February 27, 2019). "Maryland lawmakers say bill requiring livestreamed sessions is unnecessary after promises from leaders". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  71. ^ DePuyt, Bruce (January 30, 2020). "Live From Annapolis, it's the House of Delegates!". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  72. ^ Sanchez, Olivia (February 5, 2021). "Anti-abortion advocates gather for socially distanced rally outside State House in Annapolis". Capital Gazette. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  73. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (February 9, 2023). "Gov. Wes Moore supports package of bills to protect abortion services, patient and provider data". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  74. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (February 21, 2023). "House committee hears bills to protect abortion under Maryland constitution". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  75. ^ Allassan, Fadel (July 5, 2020). "Protesters toss Columbus statue into Baltimore's Inner Harbor". Axios. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  76. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (July 10, 2020). "Pols and Police Union Duke it Out On Twitter Over Christopher Columbus Statue". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  77. ^ Gaines, Danielle E. (March 8, 2021). "Democrats on House Committee Vote to Repeal 'Maryland, My Maryland' as an Official State Symbol". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  78. ^ Broadwater, Luke (January 25, 2019). "Maryland House GOP to push for state income tax cut, violent offender registry, single-member districts". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  79. ^ Wiggins, Ovetta (January 25, 2019). "Md. GOP caucus wants a violent offender registry, a tax cut and redistricting reform". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  80. ^ Gaskill, Hannah (March 12, 2020). "House Members Talk Digital Taxes During Revenue Package Floor Debate". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  81. ^ DePuyt, Bruce; Gaines, Danielle E. (March 10, 2022). "State Leaders Moving to Temporarily Suspend Gas Tax as Revenue Estimates Soar". Maryland Matters. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  82. ^ Janesch, Sam (June 27, 2022). "U.S. Rep. Harris pushes suspension of state but not federal gasoline tax ahead of automatic state increase". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  83. ^ "Official 2010 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for House of Delegates". Maryland State Board of Elections.
  84. ^ "Official 2010 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections.
  85. ^ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. February 12, 2014.
  86. ^ "Official 2016 Presidential Primary Election results for U.S. Senator". Maryland State Board of Elections.
  87. ^ "Official 2016 Presidential General Election results for U.S. Senator". Maryland State Board of Elections.
  88. ^ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. November 12, 2018.
  89. ^ "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Maryland State Board of Elections. December 7, 2022.
Party political offices
Preceded by Republican nominee for U.S. Senator from Maryland
(Class 3)
2016 		Succeeded by
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kathy_Szeliga&oldid=1262096966"