John P. Donoghue
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John P. Donoghue is an American politician from Maryland
and a member of the Democratic Party
. He is currently serving in his 5th term in the Maryland House of Delegates
, representing Maryland's District 2C in Washington County
. Donoghue is a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.
on May 24, 1957. In addition to being a Financial Advisor with Baltimore-based investment firm Legg Mason, Delegate Donoghue has been active in several organizations. He is a past president of the Washington County Unit of the American Cancer Society and a member of the Knights of Columbus
, (4th degree). Additionally, he was a member of the City Council of Hagerstown from 1989 until 1990. He has been a member of the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland since 1991, a member of the Citizens Advisory Board for Western Maryland Center since 1992, and co-chair of the Task Force to Review Physician Shortages in Rural Areas since 2008.
Former memberships include the Maryland Civil War Heritage Commission on which he served from 1992 until 1996, the Task Force to Study Patient and Provider Appeal and Grievance Mechanisms in 1996, and finally the Task Force on Broadband Communications Deployment in Underserved Rural Areas from 2003 until 2006.
In politics, in addition to being a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
, Donoghue was also a delegate of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
that nominated Barack Obama
for President.
the Health and Government Operations Committee since 2003, which includes the insurance subcommittee since 2004, the health insurance subcommittee from 2003 until 2004, the long-term care subcommittee from 2003 until 2004, the pharmaceuticals subcommittee in 2005, and finally the government operations subcommittee since 2007.
He has also been chair of the health facilities, equipment & products subcommittee, which he served from 2003 until 2005, and has been the chair of the health facilities & occupations subcommittee since 2005. He was a member of the Economic Matters Committee from 1991 until 2003, including the workers' compensation subcommittee in 1994, and chair of the health insurance subcommittee from 1995 until 2003.
Additionally, he was a member of the Joint Committee on Federal Relations from 1993 until 2002, Deputy Majority Whip from 1995 until 1999, a member of the Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development from 1996 until 1997, the Speaker's Advisory Committee on Legislative Redistricting from 2001 until 2002, the Joint Committee on the State's Emergency Medical Response System from 2003 until 2005, and the Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer in 2007. Finally, he was the chair of the Washington County Delegation from 1995 until 1998, has been the Vice-Chair of the Western Maryland Delegation since 1995, has been a member of the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus since 2001, the Maryland Rural Caucus since 2002, the Maryland Veterans Caucus since 2005, and a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures since 2005.
in Hagerstown, Maryland
. He graduated from Catholic University
in 1981 with a degree in Political Science before becoming a financial advisor with Legg Mason
.
For the past four years, Delegate Donoghue has annually voted to support classroom teachers, public schools, police and hospitals in Washington County. Since 2002, funding to schools across the State has increased 82%, resulting in Maryland being ranked top in the nation for K-12 education.
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
and a member of the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
. He is currently serving in his 5th term 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...
, representing Maryland's District 2C in Washington County
Washington County, Maryland
Washington County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Maryland, bordering southern Pennsylvania to the north, northern Virginia to the south, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia to the south and west. As of the 2010 Census, its population is 147,430...
. Donoghue is a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.
Background
Donoghue was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
on May 24, 1957. In addition to being a Financial Advisor with Baltimore-based investment firm Legg Mason, Delegate Donoghue has been active in several organizations. He is a past president of the Washington County Unit of the American Cancer Society and a member of the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
, (4th degree). Additionally, he was a member of the City Council of Hagerstown from 1989 until 1990. He has been a member of the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland since 1991, a member of the Citizens Advisory Board for Western Maryland Center since 1992, and co-chair of the Task Force to Review Physician Shortages in Rural Areas since 2008.
Former memberships include the Maryland Civil War Heritage Commission on which he served from 1992 until 1996, the Task Force to Study Patient and Provider Appeal and Grievance Mechanisms in 1996, and finally the Task Force on Broadband Communications Deployment in Underserved Rural Areas from 2003 until 2006.
In politics, in addition to being a member of 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...
, Donoghue was also a delegate of the 2008 Democratic National Convention
2008 Democratic National Convention
The United States 2008 Democratic National Convention was a quadrennial presidential nominating convention of the Democratic Party where it adopted its national platform and officially nominated its candidates for President and Vice President of the United States. The convention was held in Denver,...
that nominated Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
for President.
Political career
Since first being elected to office in 1991, Delegate Donoghue has been active in many committees and positions. his most significant position, to date, is being the Chief Deputy Majority Whip since 2003. His current committees includethe Health and Government Operations Committee since 2003, which includes the insurance subcommittee since 2004, the health insurance subcommittee from 2003 until 2004, the long-term care subcommittee from 2003 until 2004, the pharmaceuticals subcommittee in 2005, and finally the government operations subcommittee since 2007.
He has also been chair of the health facilities, equipment & products subcommittee, which he served from 2003 until 2005, and has been the chair of the health facilities & occupations subcommittee since 2005. He was a member of the Economic Matters Committee from 1991 until 2003, including the workers' compensation subcommittee in 1994, and chair of the health insurance subcommittee from 1995 until 2003.
Additionally, he was a member of the Joint Committee on Federal Relations from 1993 until 2002, Deputy Majority Whip from 1995 until 1999, a member of the Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development from 1996 until 1997, the Speaker's Advisory Committee on Legislative Redistricting from 2001 until 2002, the Joint Committee on the State's Emergency Medical Response System from 2003 until 2005, and the Joint Committee on the Selection of the State Treasurer in 2007. Finally, he was the chair of the Washington County Delegation from 1995 until 1998, has been the Vice-Chair of the Western Maryland Delegation since 1995, has been a member of the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus since 2001, the Maryland Rural Caucus since 2002, the Maryland Veterans Caucus since 2005, and a member of the National Conference of State Legislatures since 2005.
Education
Delegate Donoghue attended St. Maria Goretti High SchoolSt. Maria Goretti High School
Saint Maria Goretti High School is a private, Roman Catholic day school located in Hagerstown, MD. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore, within the tri-state areas of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Western Maryland, and Southern Pennsylvania.- Who and where :Saint...
in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown is a city in northwestern Maryland, United States. It is the county seat of Washington County, and, by many definitions, the largest city in a region known as Western Maryland. The population of Hagerstown city proper at the 2010 census was 39,662, and the population of the...
. He graduated from Catholic University
The Catholic University of America
The Catholic University of America is a private university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops...
in 1981 with a degree in Political Science before becoming a financial advisor with Legg Mason
Legg Mason
Legg Mason, Inc. is an American-based global investment management firm with a focus on asset management. The company’s business is divided in two divisions: Americas and International...
.
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C
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Name Votes Percent Outcome John P. Donoghue, Dem. 5,099 55.5% Won Paul Muldowney, Rep. 4,078 44.4% Lost Other Write-Ins 4 0.0% Lost
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- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome John P. Donoghue, Dem. 5,185 58.8% Won Robert E. Bruchey, II, Rep. 3,611 41.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 16 0.2% Lost
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- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome John P. Donoghue, Dem. 4,996 84% Won Paul Muldowney, Dem. Write-In 956 16% Lost
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- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome John P. Donoghue, Dem. 4,013 57% Won Bertrand Iseminger, Rep. 3,027 43% Lost Eugene E. Morris , Dem. 9 0% Lost
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- 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C
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- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome John P. Donoghue, Dem. 2,746 50% Won Bertrand Iseminger, Rep. 2,712 50% Lost
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Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359) citing a previous law requiring restaurants to meet statewide standards to eliminate smoke with adequate ventilation and providing separate areas for smoking and non-smoking patrons http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
- voted in favor of increasing the sales tax whilst simultaneously reducing income tax rates for some income brackets - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)http://www.mdchamber.org/docs/ss_hb2.pdf
- honored by the Maryland MEDBANK Program for his dedication to health care legislation
- voted for the Maryland Gang Prosecution Act of 2007 (HB713), subjecting gang members to up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000 http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/hb0713.htm
- voted for Jessica’s Law (HB 930), eliminating parole for the most violent child sexual predators and creating a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years in state prison, 2007 http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/billfile/hb0930.htm
- voted for Public Safety – Statewide DNA Database System – Crimes of Violence and Burglary – Post conviction (HB 370), helping to give police officers and prosecutors greater resources to solve crimes and eliminating a backlog of 24,000 unanalyzed DNA samples, leading to 192 arrests, 2008 http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/hb0370.htm
- voted for Vehicle Laws – Repeated Drunk and Drugged Driving Offenses – Suspension of License (HB 293), strengthening Maryland’s drunk driving laws by imposing a mandatory one year license suspension for a person convicted of drunk driving more than once in five years, 2009 http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/billfile/hb0293.htm
- voted for HB 102, creating the House Emergency Medical Services System Workgroup, leading to Maryland’s budgeting of $52 million to fund three new Medevac helicopters to replace the State’s aging fleet, 2009 http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/billfile/hb0102.htm
For the past four years, Delegate Donoghue has annually voted to support classroom teachers, public schools, police and hospitals in Washington County. Since 2002, funding to schools across the State has increased 82%, resulting in Maryland being ranked top in the nation for K-12 education.