Mary Louise Preis
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Mary Louise Preis is an American politician who represented district 34 in the Maryland House of Delegates
. She was first elected in 1990 and served until 1999.
. Preis graduated from Fontbonne College with her Associates Degree in 1963 (cum laude), (Woodrow Wilson Fellow). She received her Master's of Science Degree (with distinction) in 1967 from Georgetown University
's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
. Finally she graduated from the University of Maryland School of Law
in 1983 with her J.D. (cum laude). She was admitted to Maryland Bar, in 1983.
Mary Louis Preis was a member of the Judiciary Committee from 1991 until 1997, serving as chair of the gaming, law, & regulation subcommittee. She was also on the Appropriations Committee from 1997 until 1999, the House Facilities Committee from 1993 until 1999. She was House Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review from 1995 until 1999. Finally, she was a member of the Law and Justice Committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures from 1996 until 1999. She is a former chair of the Harford County Delegation.
Prior to serving in the Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Preis was a practicing attorney. She was also a member of the Board of Trustees at Harford Community College
from 1978 until 1988. She also was an Assistant Attorney General from 1985 until 1990, when she first got elected.
Delegate Preis has won several awards in her career including Outstanding Service Award from the Maryland Bar Association in 1995 and the Distinguished Service Award from the Route 40 Business Association in 1998. In 1998, 2000, and 2002, she was named in one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by the Daily Record in their Circle of Excellence.
After serving as a State Delegate, Preis was appointed as Commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation for the State of Maryland. After she left this position, she worked for Citigroup
. Preis has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President.
Voters choose three:
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...
. She was first elected in 1990 and served until 1999.
Early life and education
Delegate Preis was born in Jacksonville, IllinoisJacksonville, Illinois
Jacksonville is a city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 18,940 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Morgan County....
. Preis graduated from Fontbonne College with her Associates Degree in 1963 (cum laude), (Woodrow Wilson Fellow). She received her Master's of Science Degree (with distinction) in 1967 from Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Georgetown University is a private, Jesuit, research university whose main campus is in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1789, it is the oldest Catholic university in the United States...
's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service
The Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service is a school within Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., United States. Jesuit priest Edmund A...
. Finally she graduated 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...
in 1983 with her J.D. (cum laude). She was admitted to Maryland Bar, in 1983.
Career
While a member of the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland 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...
Mary Louis Preis was a member of the Judiciary Committee from 1991 until 1997, serving as chair of the gaming, law, & regulation subcommittee. She was also on the Appropriations Committee from 1997 until 1999, the House Facilities Committee from 1993 until 1999. She was House Vice-Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review from 1995 until 1999. Finally, she was a member of the Law and Justice Committee for the National Conference of State Legislatures from 1996 until 1999. She is a former chair of the Harford County Delegation.
Prior to serving in the Maryland General Assembly, Delegate Preis was a practicing attorney. She was also a member of the Board of Trustees at Harford Community College
Harford Community College
Harford Community College is a community college in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The college was founded in 1957. The campus occupies , and has 21 buildings totaling over .-Background:...
from 1978 until 1988. She also was an Assistant Attorney General from 1985 until 1990, when she first got elected.
Delegate Preis has won several awards in her career including Outstanding Service Award from the Maryland Bar Association in 1995 and the Distinguished Service Award from the Route 40 Business Association in 1998. In 1998, 2000, and 2002, she was named in one of Maryland's Top 100 Women by the Daily Record in their Circle of Excellence.
After serving as a State Delegate, Preis was appointed as Commissioner of the Office of Financial Regulation for the State of Maryland. After she left this position, she worked for Citigroup
Citigroup
Citigroup Inc. or Citi is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Citigroup was formed from one of the world's largest mergers in history by combining the banking giant Citicorp and financial conglomerate...
. Preis has endorsed Hillary Clinton for President.
Election results
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 34
Voters choose three:
| Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Jacobs Nancy Jacobs Nancy Jacobs is a Maryland State Senator representing District 34.-Background:Nancy Jacobs was first elected to the Maryland State Senate in 1999 to represent District 34, which covers portions of Harford and Cecil County, Maryland. In 1998, she won the seat vacated by fellow Republican David R.... , Rep. |
18,091 | 20% | Won |
| Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack is an American politician who represents district 34 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Hatem Bonsack was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in 1933. Before becoming a politician, she was a physician... , Dem. |
17,762 | 20% | Won |
| Mary Louise Preis, Dem. | 17,380 | 19% | Won |
| B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel Riley B. Daniel Riley is an American politician who represents district 34A in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in London, England, he was a Harford County social studies teacher from 1978 until 2006.-Education:... , Dem. |
13,891 | 15% | Lost |
| Scott Williams, Rep. | 12,362 | 14% | Lost |
| Kenneth A. Thompson, Rep. | 10,576 | 12% | Lost |
- 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 34 - Harford County
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Rose Mary Hatem Bonsack Rose Mary Hatem BonsackRose Mary Hatem Bonsack is an American politician who represents district 34 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Delegate Hatem Bonsack was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland, in 1933. Before becoming a politician, she was a physician...
, Dem.13,373 19% Won Mary Louise Preis, Dem. 13,045 19% Won David R. Craig David R. CraigDavid R. Craig is the Harford County Executive and was sworn in on July 7, 2005. He was preceded by Jim Harkins who resigned to become director of Maryland Environmental Services.-Education:...
, Rep.12,031 18% Won William H. Cox Jr., Dem. 10,296 15% Lost David M. Meadows, Rep. 10,069 15% Lost Cecil W. Wood, Rep. 9,840 14% Lost
- Voters to choose three: