Walter_M._Baker
Walter M. Baker
American politician (1927–2012)
For other people named Walter Baker, see Walter Baker (disambiguation).
Walter M. Baker (September 23, 1927 – April 17, 2012) was first elected to the Maryland Senate in 1979. He represented District 36, which covered Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Annes's, and Talbot counties.
Quick Facts Member of the Maryland Senate, Preceded by ...
Walter M. Baker | |
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Member of the Maryland Senate | |
In office January 8, 1979 – January 8, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Elroy G. Boyer (34th) Joseph J. Long Sr. (36th) |
Succeeded by | Catherine Riley (34th) E. J. Pipkin (36th) |
Constituency | 34th district (1979–1983)[1] 36th district (1983–2003)[2] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1927-09-23)September 23, 1927 Port Deposit, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | April 17, 2012(2012-04-17) (aged 84) Newark, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Washington College (B.A.) University of Maryland School of Law (LL.B.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1950–1953 |
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Baker earned his B.A. from Washington College in 1960. He attended the University of Maryland School of Law, LL.B., graduating in 1960.
Baker served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953. After college, he was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1960. He served as an attorney before being elected as a State Senator in 1979. He was defeated in 2003 by E. J. Pipkin.
- 2002 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 36[3]
More information Name, Votes ...
Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
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E. J. Pipkin, Rep. | 24,827 | 62.5% | Won |
Walter M. Baker, Dem. | 14,898 | 37.5% | Lost |
Other Write-Ins | 27 | 0.1% | Lost |
Close
- 1998 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 36[4]
More information Name, Votes ...
Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
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Walter M. Baker, Dem. | 18,517 | 58% | Won |
Allaire D. Williams, Rep. | 13,650 | 42% | Lost |
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- 1994 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 36[5]
More information Name, Votes ...
Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
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Walter M. Baker, Dem. | 17,981 | 98% | Won |
Janice L. Graham, Dem. | 302 | 2% | Lost |
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- 1990 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 36[6]
More information Name, Votes ...
Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
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Walter M. Baker, Dem. | 14,431 | 100% | Won |
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- 1986 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 36[7]
More information Name, Votes ...
Name | Votes | Percent | Outcome |
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Walter M. Baker, Dem. | 12,204 | 58% | Won |
Bernard M. Hopkins, Rep. | 8,778 | 42% | Lost |
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- "Senate, Legislative District 34". Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- "Senate, Legislative District 36". Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved September 18, 2023.
- "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
- "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
- "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
- "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
- "State Senate Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved October 13, 2007.
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