Summary
Martin O'Malley is the 61st governor of Maryland and previously served as mayor of Baltimore City from 1999 to 2007. O'Malley defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in the Nov. 7, 2006, election by a 6.5 percent margin. He was the only candidate to defeat a sitting governor in 2006. O'Malley's involvement in politics began at age 20, when he became a volunteer for Gary Hart's presidential campaign. While in law school, O'Malley further honed his skills as state field director for Barbara A. Mikulski's successful U.S. Senate race and later served as a legislative fellow in her office. O'Malley was elected to a seat on the City Council in 1991 and served until 1999, representing Baltimore's...
Martin O'Malley is the 61st governor of Maryland and previously served as mayor of Baltimore City from 1999 to 2007. O'Malley defeated incumbent Republican Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. in the Nov. 7, 2006, election by a 6.5 percent margin. He was the only candidate to defeat a sitting governor in 2006. O'Malley's involvement in politics began at age 20, when he became a volunteer for Gary Hart's presidential campaign. While in law school, O'Malley further honed his skills as state field director for Barbara A. Mikulski's successful U.S. Senate race and later served as a legislative fellow in her office. O'Malley was elected to a seat on the City Council in 1991 and served until 1999, representing Baltimore's 3rd District. As mayor, O'Malley's statistics-based accountability tool CitiStat won Harvard University's prestigious Innovations in American Government award in 2004. O'Malley is a 1985 graduate of The Catholic University. He earned his J.D. in 1988 from the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore and passed the bar the same year. O'Malley is married to state District Judge Catherine 'Katie' Curran O'Malley, the daughter of J. Joseph Curran Jr., who served as Maryland attorney general from 1987 to 2007. Martin and Katie O'Malley live in the governor's mansion in Annapolis with their children, Grace, Tara, William and Jack. Aside from politics, O'Malley showcases his musical talents and heritage with his on-again, off-again Irish rock band O'Malley's March.
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Bigger facility, biggest events
Sun reporterState and city leaders unveiled plans yesterday to tear down the aging 1st Mariner Arena and replace it with a new venue big enough to attract a professional basketball or hockey team to Baltimore - an idea that drew a skeptical response from the sports...Tags: Government, 1st Mariner Arena, Executive Branch, Armed Forces, National Hockey League
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Current arena site deemed best spot for new venue
Sun reporterState and city leaders unveiled plans Thursday to tear down 1st Mariner Arena and replace it with a new venue big enough to attract a professional basketball or hockey team to Baltimore - an idea that drew a skeptical response from the sports world....Tags: 1st Mariner Arena, National Hockey League, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Sheila Dixon, Ed Hale
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StateStat gets an ear in Senate
Gov. Martin O'Malley found a receptive, if tiny, audience on Capitol Hill yesterday for his presentation on Maryland's State Stat system. Sen. Thomas R. Carper of Delaware was the only member of the Government Efficiency subcommittee on hand for the...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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Correction
A news digest item in some editions of yesterday's editions of The Sun included an incorrect figure for the January balance in Gov. Martin O'Malley's campaign account. The balance was $909,737. An Associated Press article on Page 3A yesterday erroneously...Tags: Barack Obama
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More gambling will weaken state
I have been concerned about the slots issue since former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. was governor. I was opposed to slots then, and under Gov. Martin O'Malley, I am still opposed to slots ("Wealth driving 'No' vote on slots," July 20). What I would...Tags: Government, Casino and Gambling, Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Executive Branch, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Congress looking at police spying
Sun reportersFederal lawmakers are scrutinizing the Homeland Security Department's role in efforts by Maryland State Police to spy on peace activists and death penalty protesters, raising concerns that the operations were supported with federal dollars. Rep. Bennie...Tags: Government, Dick Cheney, George Bush, Constitutional Issues, Dennis Kucinich
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Currie probe looks at possible influence deals
Sun ReportersThe federal investigation into state Sen. Ulysses Currie's work for Shoppers Food Warehouse is centered on whether the grocery chain paid the lawmaker to use the prestige of his office to secure favorable legislation and actions by state agencies,...Tags: Government, Corporate Crime, Real Estate Sales, Prosecution, Fraud
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Md. disabled students celebrate chance to compete
The Associated PressMaryland's disabled student athletes are celebrating a new law that gives them the chance to compete alongside their peers. Gov. Martin O'Malley is joining the gathering this afternoon at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium to celebrate the law, which he signed...Tags: Physical Fitness
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Order establishes drug, alcohol council
Gov. Martin O'Malley signed an executive order yesterday establishing the Maryland Drug and Alcohol Council in an effort to improve the organization and delivery of abuse-prevention and treatment services. Under the order, the council is charged with...Tags: Government, Executive Branch
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O'Malley raises $1 million
Gov. Martin O'Malley raised more than $1 million last night for his re-election effort during a fundraiser in Baltimore, spokesman Rick Abbruzzese said. O'Malley was first elected in 2006 and would appear on the ballot again in 2010. Maryland governors...Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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