Albert Wynn

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In 2006, he was challenged in the Democratic primary by community activist Donna Edwards, most recently executive director of the Arca Foundation. Edwards, who had clerked for Wynn in the 1980s while he served in the state legislature, criticized Wynn for his votes to support the Iraq war, repeal of the estate tax, support of the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2005, and of the Bush Administration's energy bill, arguing that he was too conservative and too closely allied with Republicans. While Wynn was initially heavily favored, Edwards showed surprising strength. Two weeks before the primary, The Washington Post endorsed Edwards.

The primary was held on September 12, and when all the votes had been counted, Wynn defeated Edwards by 49.7 percent to 46.4 percent — by 2,725 votes out of more than 82,000 cast. George McDermott, a little-known candidate, took 3.9 percent. The final tally of the primary was unclear for nearly two weeks because of widespread voting problems on new electronic voting machines in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. [6]

2008 congressional elections

Edwards sought a rematch in 2008. This time, Edwards won the backing of the influential MoveOn.org. [7] Edwards also had the support of many progressive community organizations, and many influential netroots organizations such as Daily Kos and OpenLeft.

In the primary, Edwards routed Wynn, 60 percent to 36 percent. [8]

Resignation

On March 27, 2008, Wynn announced his resignation from Congress effective in June. [9]

Edwards was elected in a special election to finish out the rest of Wynn's term, defeating anti-war Republican primary winner Peter James in the general election in November 2008. [8] [10]

Post-congressional career

He became a partner of Dickstein Shapiro, a large lobbying firm whose clients include the tobacco, entertainment, energy, and software industries as well as the Teamsters. [9] Because House rules prohibit former members from lobbying current members of Congress for one year after departing, Wynn began lobbying Congress in June 2009 instead of in January 2010 due to his early resignation. [9]

Election history

Albert Wynn
Albert Wynn.jpg
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives
from Maryland's 4th district
In office
January 3, 1993 –May 31, 2008
YearOfficeElectionSubjectPartyVotes%OpponentPartyVotes%OpponentPartyVotes%
1992 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 136,90275.14Michelle Dyson Republican 45,16624.79
1994 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 93,14875.03Michelle Dyson Republican 30,99924.97
1996 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 142,09485.19John B. Kimble Republican 24,70014.81
1998 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 129,13985.72John B. Kimble Republican 21,51814.28
2000 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 172,62487.2John B. Kimble Republican 24,97312.61
2002 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 131,64478.57John B. Kimble Republican 34,89020.82
2004 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 196,80975.16John McKinnis Republican 52,90720.2Theresa Dudley Green 11,8854.54
2006 Congress, 4th district GeneralAl Wynn Democratic 141,89780.67Michael Moshe Starkman Republican 32,79218.64

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References

  1. ↑ "Senate, Legislative District 25". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 "Collection: Albert R. Wynn papers | Archival Collections". archives.lib.umd.edu. Retrieved August 31, 2020.
  3. ↑ "H.J.RES.114 To authorize the use of United States Armed Forces against Iraq". THOMAS. October 16, 2002. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved February 12, 2008.
  4. ↑ Penn, Ivan; Koening, Sarah (October 22, 2002). "Democrats split in vote on war resolution". The Sun . p. 2.B. Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  5. ↑ "The Online Office of Congressman Albert R. Wynn – Home". Archived from the original on April 27, 2006. Retrieved May 3, 2006.
  6. ↑ "CQPolitics.com - Prolonged Vote Count in Md. 4 Ends with Victory for Wynn". Archived from the original on October 27, 2006. Retrieved March 13, 2008.
  7. ↑ MoveOn.org Political Action: Democracy in Action Archived 2008-11-01 at the Library of Congress Web Archives
  8. 1 2 "Local Elections 2008: Maryland: U.S. House, District 4 Results". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on February 15, 2008. Retrieved March 27, 2008.
  9. 1 2 3 Helderman, Rosalind S.; Birnbaum, Jeffrey H (March 28, 2008). "Wynn Decides to Leave Congress 6 Months Before His Term Expires". The Washington Post. p. B01.
  10. ↑ Helderman, Rosalind S.; Wan, William; Wiggins, Ovetta (February 14, 2008). "Rare Dual Losses in Md. Put Incumbents on Notice". The Washington Post. p. A01.
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