Robert C. Baldwin

For other people named Robert Baldwin, see Robert Baldwin (disambiguation).
Robert C. Baldwin
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 33rd district
In office
1994  January 8, 2003
Preceded by John G. Gary & Elizabeth S. Smith
Personal details
Born (1934-11-13) November 13, 1934
Annapolis, MD
Died January 10, 2016
Political party Republican

Robert Baldwin (born November 13, 1934-January 10,2016) is an American politician, who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 until 2002, when he chose not to run for reelection. He died on January 10, 2016, aged 81.

Background

Baldwin was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1994 when he won a seat left open by John G. Gary, who was elected as County Executive for Anne Arundel County, and Elizabeth S. Smith.[1] Baldwin's district was a portion of Anne Arundel County, MD.

In 1998, Baldwin was reelected, along with fellow Republicans David Boschert and Janet Greenip.[2] Baldwin did not run for reelection in 2002.

Education

Baldwin attended St. Mary's High School in Annapolis, Maryland. After high school, he attended Loyola College of Baltimore, graduating in 1956 with a B.S. in business administration, graduating as a distinguished military student.

Career

After college, Baldwin served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Infantry Captain. Until he was elected to office, Baldwin served in private business.

Baldwin was active in his community, first serving as a member of the Federal Small Business Advisory Board, Region III, from 1982 until 1984. Later he was a member of the Council on Management and Productivity, serving from 1999 until 2002. Baldwin served on the Board of Directors of Anne Arundel Community College Foundation from 1992 until 1998.

During his tenure as a member of the House of Delegates, Baldwin served on the Appropriations Committee from 1995 until 1998. From 1999 until 2003, he was a member of the Environmental Matters Committee. Baldwin did not run for reelection in 2002.

Election results

Voters choose three:

Name Votes Percent Outcome
Janet Greenip, Rep. 23,256   20%    Won
Robert C. Baldwin, Rep. 23,050   20%    Won
David Boschert, Rep. 23,173   20%    Won
Gayle Powell, Dem. 16,145   14%    Lost
Marcia Richard, Dem. 15,210   13%    Lost
Shelia Schneider, Dem. 14,648   13%    Lost

Voters choose three:

Name Votes Percent Outcome
Janet Greenip, Rep. 19,545   20%    Won
Robert C. Baldwin, Rep. 19,628   20%    Won
Marsha G. Perry, Dem. 17,618   18%    Won
David Almy, Rep. 16,390   17%    Lost
David G. Boschert, Dem. 13,485   14%    Lost
Michael F. Canning, Dem. 12,157   12%    Lost

References and notes

  1. Maryland State Board of Elections
  2. Maryland State Board of Elections
  3. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 13, 2007
  4. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Oct. 13, 2007
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