Sheryl Davis Kohl (born January 3, 1962) is an American politician who represented District 34A in the

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Background

Born in

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on January 3, 1962, Kohl was appointed by Republican Governor Robert Ehrlich to the

in July 2005 to replace

Charles R. Boutin Charles R. Boutin (March 7, 1942May 23, 2021) was an American attorney and politician who served in the Maryland House of Delegates from the 34A and 36th districts from 1999 to 2005, as a member of the Republican Party. Prior to his tenure in t ...

, who resigned when he was appointed by Ehrlich to become a member of the Maryland Public Service Commission.

Education

Kohl attended Youth's Benefit Elementary School in Fallston, MD before attending Fallston High School. She later graduated from

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with a

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in political science in 1984. In 1986, she earned a

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from the University of Baltimore.

In the legislature

While a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, Kohl was a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee, the Women Legislators of Maryland, and the Maryland Veterans Caucus. Kohl was defeated in her first election by Democrats

Mary-Dulany James Mary-Dulany James (born February 1, 1960) is an American politician who has represented District 34 in the Maryland Senate since 2023. She was previously a member of the District 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates for sixteen years, repr ...

and

B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel Riley (February 16, 1946 – August 31, 2016) was an American politician who represented Maryland House of Delegates District 34A, District 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates. Background Born in London, England, he was a Harford Cou ...

. Delegate Riley was the delegate prior to Boutin when District 36 was represented by 3 delegates. In 2002, the districts were redrawn and Riley lost to Boutin in a 2 delegate District 34A. In 2010, Kohl attempted to re-enter elected office by running for a seat on the

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Council. She lost to incumbent Councilwoman Mary Ann Lisanti. Kohl is now the owner of a temporary business staffing services company, Beacon Staffin

and was recently appointed to a commission to study government operation and spending by

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.Baltimore Sun

Election results

*2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 34A - Cecil & Harford County Retrieved on Nov. 3, 2007 ::Voters to choose two: :

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