James E. Rzepkowski (born March 8, 1971 in

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) was a member of the

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Background

Prior to working as a State Delegate, Rzepkowski worked as an insurance agent manager for

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insurance. In 1992 he began his political career when he worked for the Republican State Central Committe

Education

Rzepkowski graduated from Old Mill High School in Millersville, Maryland, which is in Anne Arundel County. He attended the University of Maryland College Park and received his B.A. in government & politics in 1993 receiving

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. Additionally, Rzepkowski was the charter president of the Eta Epsilon chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at the University of Maryland.

Career

Rzepkowski was first elected in 1994 when, along with fellow Republican Michael W. Burns and Democrat

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, he defeated Democratic incumbent Victor A. Sulin. In 1998, Rzepkowski won reelection along with Love and Theodore J. Sophocleus The general election in 2002 was identical to 1998 with all three incumbents winning reelection. Rzepkowski resigned his seat on April 30, 2003 to accept a position with the Department of Business and Economic Development.

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was appointed by Governor

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to replace Rzepkowski as the delegate for District 32. While in the

, Rzepkowski was the Chief Deputy Minority Whip in 2003.

Election results

*2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 32 Retrieved on Nov. 13, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: : *1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 32 Retrieved on Nov. 13, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: : *1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 32 Retrieved on Nov. 13, 2007 ::Voters to choose three: :

External links

* http://archive1.mdarchives.state.md.us/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa12303.html

References and notes

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rzepkowski, James E. 1971 births Living people Members of the Maryland House of Delegates University of Maryland, College Park alumni Politicians from Annapolis, Maryland