James E. DeGrange Sr.

James Edward DeGrange Sr. (born September 24, 1949) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He completed his third term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's district 32 in Anne Arundel County, at the end of 2018.

James E. DeGrange Sr.
Member of the Maryland Senate from the 32nd district
In office January 13, 1999 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by	C. Edward Middlebrooks
Succeeded by	Pamela Beidle
Anne Arundel County Council
In office 1994–1998
Personal details
Born	(1949-09-24) September 24, 1949 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Occupation	Businessman

Background

DeGrange was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but grew up in Anne Arundel County. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School in 1968 and attended Anne Arundel Community College. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1968 to 1974. He is the Vice-President of the DeGrange Lumber Company.

Political career

DeGrange's political career began with his service on the Maryland Lottery Commission, on which he served from 1991 to 1999. In 1994, he was elected to serve on the Anne Arundel County Council. After one term on the council, he ran for and won the district 32 seat in the State Senate. DeGrange sat on the Budget and Taxation Committee and served as Vice-Chair of the Executive Nominations Committee.

DeGrange currently lives in Baywood, Delaware. He is Catholic.

References

• "Maryland Manual Online". Maryland State Archives. 2019. Retrieved 2021-01-11.