Patrick L. McDonough (born September 12, 1943)[1] is an American politician. He was previously a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates and a candidate for County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, in the 2018 and 2022 elections.[2][3] He represented District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford Counties, along with fellow Republicans J.B. Jennings and Richard K Impallaria. He also served in the House from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.[4]
Pat McDonough | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 7th district | |
| In office January 8, 2003 – January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy M. Hubers |
| Succeeded by | Lauren Arikan |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 46th district | |
| In office January 10, 1979 – January 12, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | John Linz |
| Succeeded by | American Joe Miedusiewski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 12, 1943 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Middle River, Maryland |
| Profession | Radio Talk Show Host, Entrepreneur |
Education
editMcDonough attended Baltimore parochial schools. He then attended Baltimore City College. He later attended the University of Baltimore.
Career
editMcDonough has been a radio talk show host and producer. He is the president of the Maryland Leadership Council and the Future Leaders of America. He is a founding member of the Maryland Coalition Against Crime. He is a member of the Route 40 Business Civic Association and the Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce. He is also active with the Hawthorn Civic Association, the Joppa Residents Council, and the Harford County Pro Life group.
McDonough is also a part of the President's Rally for America and the Classroom Coalition since 2004. He serves as the host for "Inside Annapolis", which is produced by Harford Community College Television. He is co-chair of the Annual Flag-waving Tribute to Victims and Families of 9–11.
McDonough is known for his continual push to make English the official language for the State of Maryland.
In March 2007, a resolution was sponsored by State Senator Nathaniel Exum calling for the state of Maryland to officially apologize for its role in slavery. McDonough criticized the bill as being a "superficial gesture designed to make people feel guilty".[5] Additionally, he mentioned that, "I don't think apologies solve anything." McDonough was one of six dissenting votes in the House. Slavery existed in Maryland since 1642, was legally formalized in 1664, and was abolished under Maryland law by a new state constitution in 1864.
In July 2007, McDonough called for the impeachment of Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Katherine Savage who released a non-English-speaking rape suspect when he demanded a court-appointed interpreter and none were available. The suspect speaks Vai, a West African language. Judge Savage claimed that not having an interpreter denied the suspect his Constitutional right to a speedy trial, as provided by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Delegate McDonough maintained that the defendant did not need an interpreter, as he had attended both high school and college in the U.S., and had been successfully interviewed (in English) four times during the course of the investigation.
McDonough's circulated widely in early 2012 as he mounted a legislative challenge to the neighboring District of Columbia's Wildlife Protection Act of 2010.
McDonough's current radio program can be heard on WCBM AM680 radio in Baltimore on Saturday evenings from 8pm to 10pm.
He ran in the 2018 primary election as a Republican candidate for County Executive of Baltimore County. He lost the primary to Al Redmer, 55%-44%.[6] During the campaign, he pledged "dramatic and powerful change" if elected, calling for more police and greater efforts to combat gangs and drugs.[7]
On April 18, 2022, McDonough announced he would again run for County Executive of Baltimore County.[3]
Legislative notes
edit- Supports continued criminal prohibition of marijuana, stating in March 2015, regarding legalization, "Who's the winner? The drug dealer. Who's the loser? The community."[8]
- Opponent of criminal law reform in regard to non-violent crime, stating in March, 2015, regarding a number of Maryland state bills aimed at reducing incarceration, "Power to the criminal. This is the year of the criminal, apparently."[8]
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359) BILL INFO-2007 Regular Session-HB 359
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6) 2007 Regular Session - Vote Record 0690
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154) 2006 Regular Session - Vote Record 0942
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361) 2005 Regular Session - Vote Record 0152
Election results
edit- 2018 Republican primary election for Baltimore County Executive [9]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Vote Percent Outcome Alfred W. Redmer Jr. 18,058 55.5% Won Pat McDonough 14,487 44.5% Lost
- 2016 general election for US House of Representatives - Maryland District 2 [10]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Dem. 192,183 62.1% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 102,577 33.1% Lost Kristin S. Kasprzak, Libertarian 14,128 4.6% Lost Other Write-Ins 592 0.2% Lost
- 2016 Republican primary election for US House of Representatives - Maryland District 2 [11]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDounough 28,397 71.4% Won Carl H. Magee, Jr. 4,195 10.6% Lost Bill Heine 3,203 8.1% Lost Yuripzy Morgan 2,257 5.7% Lost Mark Gerard Shell 1,709 4.3% Lost
- 2014 general election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [12]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough, Rep. 35,627 26.9% Won Kathy Szeliga, Rep. 33,197 25.0% Won Richard K. Impallaria, Rep. 32,560 24.6% Won Bob Bowie, Jr., Dem. 11,154 8.4% Lost Norman Gifford, Jr., Dem. 10,192 7.7% Lost Pete Definbaugh, Dem. 9,707 7.3% Lost Other Write-Ins 145 0.1% Lost
- 2014 Republican primary election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [13]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 6,971 29.0% Won Kathy Szeliga 6,125 25.5% Won Richard K. Impallaria 5,790 24.1% Won David Seman 3,483 14.5% Lost Tina Sutherland 1,675 7.0% Lost
- 2010 general election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [14]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough, Rep. 27,217 23.1% Won Richard K. Impallaria, Rep. 25,450 21.6% Won Kathy Szeliga, Rep. 24,573 20.9% Won Jeff Beard, Dem. 14,885 12.6% Lost Kristina A. Sargent, Dem. 13,551 11.5% Lost James Ward Morrow, Dem. 11,960 10.2% Lost Other Write-Ins 111 0.1% Lost
- 2010 Republican primary election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [15]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 6,479 27.2% Won Richard K. Impallaria 5,678 23.8% Won Kathy Szeliga 4,021 16.9% Won Brian Bennett 1,838 7.7% Lost Marilyn Booker 1,808 7.6% Lost Roger Zajdel 1,783 7.5% Lost John Cromwell 1,031 4.3% Lost Jim Berndt 873 3.7% Lost Laine O. C. Clark 312 1.3% Lost
- 2006 general election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7[16]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard K Impallaria, Rep. 21,333 18.7% Won J. B. Jennings, Rep. 21,189 18.6% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 23,184 20.3% Won Linda W. Hart, Dem. 17,122 15.0% Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390 13.5% Lost Rebecca L. Nelson, Dem. 13,481 11.8% Lost Kim Fell, Green 2,307 2.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 83 0.1% Lost
- 2006 Republican primary election for House of Delegates - District 7 [17]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outrcome Pat McDonouogh 4,214 30.1% Won J.B. Jennings 3,798 27.1% Won Richard K. Impallaria 3,654 26.1% Won John T. Laing 1,499 10.7% Lost Nikolai Volkoff 845 6.0% Lost
- 2002 general election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7[18]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome J. B. Jennings, Rep. 22,470 20.4% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 20,869 18.9% Won Richard Impallaria, Rep. 18,749 17.0% Won Nancy M. Hubers, Dem. 17,092 15.5% Lost Donna M. Felling, Dem. 14,205 12.9% Lost Randy Cogar, Dem. 13,926 12.6% Lost Michael F. Linder, Libertarian 2,817 2.6% Lost Other Write-Ins 80 0.1% Lost
- 2002 Republican primary election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7 [19]
- Voters to choose up to three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 3,191 16.9% Won J.B. Jennings 3,126 16.5% Won Richard K. Impallaria 2,594 13.7% Won Sheryl L. Davis-Kohl 2,473 13.1% Lost Michael J. Davis 2,079 11.0% Lost Dilip B. Paliath 1,883 10.0% Lost Christopher Saffer 1,851 9.8% Lost Jackie Bailey 1,708 9.0% Lost
- 1998 general election for Baltimore County Register of Wills [20]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Grace G. Connolly 123,896 59.7% Won Pat McDonough 83,471 40.3% Lost
- 1996 general election for the US House of Representatives - Maryland District 3 [21]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Ben Cardin, Dem. 130,204 67% Won Pat McDounough, Rep 63,229 33% Lost
- 1996 Republican primary election for the US House of Representatives - Maryland District 3 [22]
- Voters choose one:
Names Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 12,115 70% Won Carroll Myers 3,979 23% Lost Joseph Cilipote 1,134 7% Lost
References and notes
edit- ^ "Patrick L. McDonough". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
- ^ Wood, Pamela; Knezevich, Alison (June 12, 2018). "Sun/UB Poll: Brochin and McDonough lead Baltimore County executive primaries". The Baltimore Sun. p. 1. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
- ^ a b Beeler, Buzz (April 18, 2022). "McDonough throws his hat in the ring for Baltimore County Executive". The Baltimore Post. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ^ "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved Sep 4, 2019.
- ^ "Delegate: Slavery Apology is A "Superficial Gesture" - WBAL Radio - wbal.com". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
- ^ "2018 Election Results". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved Sep 4, 2019.
- ^ Wood, Pamela (June 13, 2018). "Balto. Co. executive candidates outline visions". Towson Times. p. 12.
- ^ a b "Md. House bill excludes pot as a parole violation". Washington Post. Retrieved Sep 4, 2019.
- ^ "Baltimore County Executive Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 14, 2018
- ^ "Representative in Congress Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 14, 2018
- ^ "Representative in Congress Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 14, 2018
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
- ^ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 15, 2018
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
- ^ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 15, 2018
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007
- ^ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 15, 2018
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007
- ^ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
- ^ "County influence remains solid Election results unlikely to affect standing in Annapolis; Strength won't wane; Collins tops Holt, ending Senate race marred by tricks; ELECTION 1998".
- ^ "Representative in Congress Results". Maryland Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
- ^ "Representative in Congress Primary Results". Maryland Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018