John G. Trueschler
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John G. Trueschler was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
, District 42.
and William J. Frank
. In the general election, they defeated Democratic challengers James W. Campbell
, who was an incumbent, Matthew Joseph, and Stephen W. Lafferty
. The prior Delegates from District 42 were in different districts after the lines were redrawn. Incumbent Democrat Samuel I. Rosenberg
moved to District 41 and Maggie McIntosh
moved to District 43.
In 2006, Trueschler decided to retire rather than run for reelection. Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty
was elected to replace him, one of several seats that the Republicans lost in the 2006 election in the House of Delegates.
. After high school he went to West Virginia University
where he graduated in 1979 with his B.S. in landscape architecture, magna cum laude. Trueschler returned to college to get his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law
, where he graduated with honors in 1991.
and is a committee member of the Dulaney District. Finally, he is on the Soccer Board for the Lutherville-Timonium Recreation Council.
While in the Maryland House of Delegates
, Trueschler was a member of the Economic Matters Committee, and several subcommittees including the business regulation subcommittee, the unemployment insurance subcommittee, the alcoholic beverages work group, and the corporations work group.
He was a member of the Medical Malpractice Insurance Work Group, the Maryland Veterans Caucus, and the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
, District 42.
Background
In the 2002 election, Trueschler won his first election. He won a seat in District 42, which covers portions of Baltimore County. He served in this district along with fellow Republicans Susan L. M. AumannSusan L. M. Aumann
Susan L. M. Aummann , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:Susan Aumann is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, represent District 42, which is a portion of Baltimore County in Maryland. She serves this district along with fellow Republican William J....
and William J. Frank
William J. Frank
William J. Frank , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:William Frank is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 42, which covers a part of Baltimore County. Prior to 2002, District 42 was represented by Democrats James W. Campbell,...
. In the general election, they defeated Democratic challengers James W. Campbell
James W. Campbell
James William Campbell , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:James W. Campbell was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1979. He served until 2003. He was defeated in the 2002 general election when District 42 was redrawn. The newly redrawn...
, who was an incumbent, Matthew Joseph, and Stephen W. Lafferty
Stephen W. Lafferty
Stephen W. Lafferty is an American politician who represents district 42 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Lafferty is the first Democrat to be elected in district 42 since it was moved to Baltimore County after the 21st century census and redistricting....
. The prior Delegates from District 42 were in different districts after the lines were redrawn. Incumbent Democrat Samuel I. Rosenberg
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Samuel I. "Sandy" Rosenberg is an American politician who represents the 41st legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates...
moved to District 41 and Maggie McIntosh
Maggie McIntosh
Margaret L. McIntosh, commonly known as Maggie McIntosh, is an American politician from the state of Maryland. The Chairman of the Environmental Matters Committee of the Maryland House of Delegates, she has been a member of the House of Delegates since November 1992...
moved to District 43.
In 2006, Trueschler decided to retire rather than run for reelection. Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty
Stephen W. Lafferty
Stephen W. Lafferty is an American politician who represents district 42 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Lafferty is the first Democrat to be elected in district 42 since it was moved to Baltimore County after the 21st century census and redistricting....
was elected to replace him, one of several seats that the Republicans lost in the 2006 election in the House of Delegates.
Education
Trueschler was born and raised in the northern Baltimore area. He attended Hampton Elementary School, Towsontown Junior High School, and Loch Raven High SchoolLoch Raven High School
Loch Raven High School is a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland. Its name is derived from its proximity to the Loch Raven Reservoir.-History:The school was founded in 1972 and is part of the system...
. After high school he went to West Virginia University
West Virginia University
West Virginia University is a public research university in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA. Other campuses include: West Virginia University at Parkersburg in Parkersburg; West Virginia University Institute of Technology in Montgomery; Potomac State College of West Virginia University in Keyser;...
where he graduated in 1979 with his B.S. in landscape architecture, magna cum laude. Trueschler returned to college to get his J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law
University of Maryland School of Law
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is the second-oldest law school in the United States by date of establishment and third-oldest by date of first classes. The school is located on the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore in Downtown Baltimore's West Side...
, where he graduated with honors in 1991.
Career
After graduating from West Virginia, Trueschler was a licensed landscape architect. After law school, he was admitted to Maryland Bar in 1991. He is a founding member of the North Central Republican Club and served as vice-president from 1990 until 1991. He is an active member of the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
and is a committee member of the Dulaney District. Finally, he is on the Soccer Board for the Lutherville-Timonium Recreation Council.
While in the Maryland House of Delegates
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
, Trueschler was a member of the Economic Matters Committee, and several subcommittees including the business regulation subcommittee, the unemployment insurance subcommittee, the alcoholic beverages work group, and the corporations work group.
He was a member of the Medical Malpractice Insurance Work Group, the Maryland Veterans Caucus, and the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Election results
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 42
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Susan Aumann, Rep. 21,326 17.2% Won William J. Frank William J. FrankWilliam J. Frank , is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:William Frank is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 42, which covers a part of Baltimore County. Prior to 2002, District 42 was represented by Democrats James W. Campbell,...
, Rep.20,881 16.9% Won John G. Trueschler, Rep. 21,591 17.4% Won Stephen W. Lafferty Stephen W. LaffertyStephen W. Lafferty is an American politician who represents district 42 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Lafferty is the first Democrat to be elected in district 42 since it was moved to Baltimore County after the 21st century census and redistricting....
, Dem.18,958 15.3% Lost James W. Campbell James W. CampbellJames William Campbell , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:James W. Campbell was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1979. He served until 2003. He was defeated in the 2002 general election when District 42 was redrawn. The newly redrawn...
, Dem.18,168 14.7% Lost Matthew Joseph, Dem. 17,478 14.1% Lost Rick Kunkel, Green 5,464 4.4% Lost Other Write-Ins 66 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose three: