D. Page Elmore (May 31, 1939 – June 26, 2010) was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from January 2003 until his death, representing district 38A which encompasses Somerset and Wicomico Counties. Elmore was also the chairman of the Eastern Shore Delegation.
Douglas Page Elmore | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 38A district | |
| In office January 8, 2003 – June 26, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. McClenahan |
| Succeeded by | Carolyn J. Elmore |
| Constituency | Somerset and Wicomico Counties |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 31, 1939 Nassawadox, Virginia |
| Died | June 26, 2010 (aged 71) Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Carolyn |
| Residence(s) | Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politician, businessman |
Background
editBorn in 1939 in Nassawadox, Virginia, Elmore attended the University of Richmond. He was a retired businessman who was the owner and chief executive officer of Shore Disposal, Inc. of Maryland's Eastern Shore from 1965 to 1998.[1]
While living in Virginia, Elmore served was the Accomack County treasurer from 1968 until 1976.[2]
In the legislature
editElmore had been a member of House of Delegates since January 8, 2003. He was on the House Ways and Means Committee and its revenue subcommittee. He was also the 2005 chair of the Maryland Rural Caucus.[1]
Retirement and death
editAfter initially filing to run for reelection, Elmore withdrew from the race in late June 2010 while spending several days in the hospital receiving treatment for a cracked vertebra he suffered the previous winter.[3]
Elmore died on June 26, 2010, following a brief bout of cancer.[2]
Election results
edit- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 38A[4]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome D. Page Elmore, Rep. 8,030 63.3% Won Patrick M. Armstrong, Dem. 4,652 36.6% Lost Other Write-Ins 6 0.1% Lost
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 38A[5]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome D. Page Elmore, Rep. 6,811 55.7% Won Kirk G. Simpkins, Dem. 5,396 42.2% Lost Other Write-Ins 12 0.1% Lost
Notes
edit- ^ a b Maryland Manual On-Line
- ^ a b "Eastern Shore Del. Elmore dies". The Baltimore Sun. June 26, 2010. Archived from the original on January 17, 2013.
- ^ "Elmore, still in hospital, won't seek new term". The Daily Times. June 20, 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2006 House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- ^ "2002 House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.
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