Barry Glassman
Barry Glassman (born March 24, 1962) is a Republican and the current County Executive of Harford County, Maryland, elected to this position in 2014.[1] Formerly, he was a member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 35 in Harford County, MD; he was appointed in 2008 to fill a vacancy, and subsequently was re-elected to the position in 2010.[2] Glassman was originally elected to the House of Delegates in 1998, along with Joanne S. Parrott, defeating incumbent Michael G. Comeau and winning the seat left vacant by James M. Harkins, who was elected as Harford County Executive.[3]
Barry Glassman | |
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7th Executive of Harford County | |
Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | David Craig |
Member of the Maryland Senate from the 35th district | |
In office January 10, 2008 – December 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | J. Robert Hooper |
Succeeded by | H. Wayne Norman, Jr. |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 35A district | |
In office January 13, 1999 – January 10, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Michael G. Comeau & James M. Harkins |
Succeeded by | H. Wayne Norman, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Havre de Grace, Maryland | March 24, 1962
Political party | Republican |
Education
Glassman graduated from Havre de Grace High School. He also attended Meadowvale Elementary and Havre de Grace Middle School. After high school he attended Washington College, where he graduated in 1984 with a B.A. in political science.
Career
After college, Glassman was a claims investigative specialist with Travelers Insurance Company. He worked there until 1990 when he took a position with Baltimore Gas and Electric Company.
Glassman became active in politics soon after college. He became a member of the Maryland Association of Counties in 1990 and was active until 1998. He was also a member of the National Association of Counties during the same time, serving on the rural affairs committee. He has been a member of the Maryland Claims Adjusters since 1990.
In 1990, he also became a member of the Harford County Council, serving until 1998. He was the vice-president in 1995. He has served on several task forces, including the Task Force on Resource-Based Industry in Maryland, the Task Force to Study Motor Vehicle Salvage Inspection and Titling Practices, the Study Commission on Public Funding of Campaigns in Maryland, and the Task Force on the Future for Growth and Development in Maryland.
At a local level, Glassman is a member of the American Sheep Council, Harford County 4-H Club, the Harford County Farm Bureau, the Level Volunteer Fire Company, and Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Society.
He is a recipient of the Henry Catlin Leadership Medal from Washington College in 1984.
Election results
- 2014 Race for Harford County Executive[1]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 66,595 74.8% Won Joseph Werner, Dem. 22,387 25.1% Lost Other Write-Ins 92 0.1%
- 2010 Race for Maryland State Senate – District 35[2]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 46,209 99.1% Won Other Write-Ins 439 0.9%
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A[4]
- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 21,766 40.1% Won Donna Stifler, Rep. 18,909 34.8% Won Craig H. DeRan, Dem. 13,589 25.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 81 0.1%
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A[5]
- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 22,463 49.2% Won Joanne S. Parrott, Rep. 22,801 50.0% Won Other Write-Ins 387 0.9%
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A[3]
- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 17,998 32% Won Joanne S. Parrott, Rep. 14,963 26% Won Michael G. Comeau, Dem. 13,250 23% Lost Lee D. McDaniel, Dem. 10,291 18% Lost
- 1994 Race for Harford County Council – District D[6]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 33,771 57.41% Won J. Robert Hooper, Dem. 24,655 41.92% Lost Other Write-Ins 394 0.67%
- 1990 Race for Harford County Council – District D[7]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 20,579 45.56% Won J. Robert Hooper, Dem. 19,489 43.14% Lost Other Write-Ins 5,104 11.29%
References
- "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Harford County". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- "2010 State Senate District 35 Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- "1998 House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- "2006 House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- "2002 House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- "Harford County, Maryland General Election, Nov. 8, 1994 Official Canvass Report" (PDF). Harford County Board of Elections.
- "Harford County Election Results". The Baltimore Sun.