Cory V. McCray
Cory V. McCray (born October 31, 1982) is an American politician who serves as a member of the Maryland Senate for Maryland's 45th district, located in northeast Baltimore City. Previously, McCray served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates and acting Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party.[1]
Cory McCray | |
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Member of the Maryland Senate from the 45th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel J. McFadden |
Acting Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party | |
In office November 11, 2019 – December 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Maya Rockeymoore Cummings |
Succeeded by | Yvette Lewis |
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 45th district | |
In office January 14, 2015 – January 9, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Nina R. Harper |
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Born | Baltimore, Maryland | October 31, 1982
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Demetria |
Children | 4 |
Education | Baltimore City Community College (AS) National Labor College (BA) |
Early life and education
McCray was born in Baltimore, Maryland and attended Fairmount-Harford High School.[2] In 2011, McCray received an Associate degree in business management from the Baltimore City Community College and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the National Labor College in 2013.[2]
Career
After being sworn in on January 14, 2015, McCray was appointed to the House Environment and Transportation Committee. He is also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Baltimore City Delegation. In 2018, McCray defeated Senate President Pro Tempore Nathaniel J. McFadden in the Democratic primary for the 45th district.
References
- "Cory McCray". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- "Cory V. McCray, Maryland State Senator". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. January 27, 2020. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
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Preceded by Maya Rockeymoore Cummings |
Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party Acting 2019 |
Succeeded by Yvette Lewis |