Maryland's legislative district 1
Represents
Allegany County, Garrett County and part of Washington County
SenatorMichael W. McKay (R)
Delegate(s)
Registration
Demographics
Population (2020)115,613
Voting-age population94,137
Registered voters76,701

Maryland's Legislative District 1 is one of 47 districts in the state for the Maryland General Assembly. It covers Allegany County, Garrett County and part of Washington County. The district is divided into three sub-districts for the Maryland House of Delegates: District 1A, District 1B and District 1C.[1]

Demographic characteristics

As of the 2020 United States census, the district had a population of 115,613, of whom 94,137 (81.4%) were of voting age. The racial makeup of the district was 102,833 (88.9%) White, 6,001 (5.2%) African American, 214 (0.2%) Native American, 1,041 (0.9%) Asian, 23 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 812 (0.7%) from some other race, and 4,673 (4.0%) from two or more races.[2][3] Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,974 (1.7%) of the population.[4]

The district had 76,701 registered voters as of October 17, 2020, of whom 12,611 (16.4%) were registered as unaffiliated, 43,241 (56.4%) were registered as Republicans, 19,686 (25.7%) were registered as Democrats, and 1,163 (1.5%) were registered to other parties.[5]

Political representation

The district is represented for the 2023–2027 legislative term in the State Senate by Michael W. McKay (R) and in the House of Delegates by James C. Hinebaugh Jr. (R, District 1A, Garrett County and part of Allegany County), Jason C. Buckel (R, District 1B, part of Allegany County) and Terry L. Baker (R, District 1C, parts of Allegany and Washington Counties).[6][7]

Election history

SessionSenate
1986–1989John N. Bambacus (R)
1990–1993John J. Hafer (R)
1994–1997John J. Hafer (R)
1998–2001John J. Hafer (R)
2002–2005John J. Hafer (R)
2006–2009George C. Edwards (R)
2010–2013George C. Edwards (R)
2014–2017George C. Edwards (R)
2018–2022George C. Edwards (R)
2023–presentMichael W. McKay (R)

Election results, 1986-present

Senate

Maryland general election, 2018[8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George C. Edwards (incumbent) 34,966 98.3 Decrease 0.9
Total votes 35,559 100.0
Maryland general election, 2014[9]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George C. Edwards (incumbent) 30,374 99.2 Decrease 0.1
Total votes 30,614 100.0
Maryland general election, 2010[10]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George C. Edwards (incumbent) 30,012 99.3 Increase 26.6
Total votes 30,229 100.0
Maryland general election, 2006[11]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican George C. Edwards 25,365 72.7 Decrease 26.7
Democratic Thomas Conlon 9,489 27.2 Increase 27.2
Total votes 34,873 100.0
Maryland general election, 2002[12]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John J. Hafer (incumbent) 29,602 99.4 Decrease 0.6
Total votes 29,782 100.0
Maryland general election, 1998[13]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John J. Hafer (incumbent) 20,552 100.0 Increase 29.0
Total votes 29,782 100.0
Maryland general election, 1994[14]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John J. Hafer (incumbent) 20,496 71 Increase 12
Democratic Edward A. Malloy Jr. 8,209 29 Decrease 12
Total votes 28,705 100.0
Maryland general election, 1990[15]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican John J. Hafer 14,397 59 Decrease 41
Democratic Daniel F. McMullen 10,126 41 Increase 41
Total votes 24,523 100.0
Maryland general election, 1986[16]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John N. Bambacus 16,370 100
Total votes 16,370 100.0

See also

References

  1. ↑ "LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTING PLAN OF 2012 - LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 1". Maryland State Archives. March 29, 2018. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  2. ↑ "RACE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. ↑ "RACE FOR THE POPULATION 18 YEARS AND OVER". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  4. ↑ "HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  5. ↑ "2020 Presidential General Voter Registration Counts as of Close of Registration, By Legislative". Maryland State Archives. October 17, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Maryland Senators By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Maryland Delegates By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. July 31, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. December 2, 2014. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Official 2010 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Official 2002 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. December 2, 2002. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Official 1998 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. October 24, 2000. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Official 1994 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. February 6, 2001. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Official 1990 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. June 14, 2001. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Official 1986 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator, District 1". elections.maryland.gov. August 17, 2001. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
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