Edward J. Kasemeyer (born July 18, 1945) is an

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from

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and a member of the

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. He served for many years in the Maryland State Senate, most recently representing Maryland's district 12 in

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and Howard counties.

Background

Born in

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, on July 18, 1945, Kasemeyer attended

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. He has been active with the Howard County Association for Retarded Citizens, the Howard County Chamber of Commerce, and the Howard County General Hospital Advisory Board, as well as in the Democratic Party.

In the legislature

Kasemeyer first served in the Senate as a representative of the 14th district from January 1987 to January 1991, after a single term in the

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(elected 1982; served January 1983 to January 1987). Running for re-election to the Senate in 1990, he narrowly lost to Republican Christopher J. McCabe. After redistricting changed the district boundaries, he was elected again to the Senate in 1994, this time from the 12th district. He was re-elected five times. During part of his tenure, Kasemeyer served as the Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee.

References

External links

Maryland Senate - Edward J. Kasemeyer
official MD Senate website **Bills sponsore

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2003Project Vote Smart - Senator Edward J. Kasemeyer (MD)
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Edward J. Kasemeyer
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