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Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.)

  • District: 4th District, Inner Prince George's County; part of Montgomery County
  • Residence: Oxon Hill
  • Born: June 28, 1958; Yanceyville, N.C.
  • Religion: Baptist
  • Family: Divorced; one child
  • Education: Wake Forest U., B.A. 1980 (English); Franklin Pierce Law Center, J.D. 1989
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Sought Democratic nomination for U.S. House, 2006; U.S. House, 2008-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2008 (2nd full term)
  • Committee Assignments: Ethics; Science, Space & Technology (Space & Aeronautics; Technology & Innovation - Ranking Member); Transportation & Infrastructure (Economic Development, Public Buildings & Emergency Management; Highways & Transit; Water Resources & Environment)
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State Information: 4th District, Inner Prince George's County; part of Montgomery County

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Donna Edwards (D) 160,228 83.4%
Robert Broadus (R) 31,467 16.4%
2008 general Donna Edwards (D) 258,704 85.8%
Peter James (R) 38,739 12.8%
Thibeaux Lincecum (LIBERT) 3,384 1.1%
2008 special Donna Edwards (D) 16,481 80.5%
Peter James (R) 3,638 17.8%
Thibeaux Lincecum (LIBERT) 216 1.1%
2006 general Albert Wynn (D) 141,897 80.7%
Michael Starkman (R) 32,792 18.6%
2004 general Albert Wynn (D) 196,809 75.2%
John McKinnis (R) 52,907 20.2%
Theresa Dudley (GREEN) 11,885 4.5%
2002 general Albert Wynn (D) 131,644 78.6%
John Kimble (R) 34,890 20.8%
Mignon Davis (D) 162 0.1%
Floyd Anderson (R) 33 0%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 85% John McCain: 14%
2004 John Kerry: 78% George W. Bush: 21%
2000 Al Gore: 77% George W. Bush: 21%

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