Robert C. Baldwin (November 13, 1934 – January 10, 2016) was an American politician, who served as a member of the

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from 1994 until 2002, when he chose not to run for reelection. He died on January 10, 2016, aged 81.

Background

Baldwin was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1994 when he won a seat left open by John G. Gary, who was elected as County Executive for Anne Arundel County, and Elizabeth S. Smith. Baldwin's district was a portion of

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. In 1998, Baldwin was reelected, along with fellow Republicans David Boschert and Janet Greenip.Maryland State Board of Elections
state.md.us; accessed May 24, 2017. Baldwin did not run for reelection in 2002. Baldwin attended St. Mary's High School, Annapolis. After high school, he attended Loyola College of

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, graduating in 1956 with a B.S. in business administration, graduating as a distinguished military student. After college, Baldwin served in the

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, reaching the rank of Infantry Captain. Until he was elected to office, Baldwin served in private business. Baldwin was active in his community, first serving as a member of the Federal Small Business Advisory Board, Region III, from 1982 to 1984. Later he was a member of the Council on Management and Productivity, serving from 1999 until 2002. Baldwin served on the Board of Directors of

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Foundation from 1992 until 1998. During his tenure as a member of the House of Delegates, Baldwin served on the Appropriations Committee from 1995 to 1998. From 1999 until 2003, he was a member of the Environmental Matters Committee. Baldwin did not run for reelection in 2002.

Election results

*1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 33A Retrieved on Oct. 13, 2007 Voters choose three: : *1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 33A Retrieved on Oct. 13, 2007 Voters choose three: :

References

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