Tony McConkey

Tony McConkey (born November 21, 1963) is a former elected official in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip, who ran for a State Senate seat. He served in District 33, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He lost a bid for re-election in 2018 to Democratic challenger Heather Bagnall.

Tony McConkey
Former Member of the
Maryland House of Delegates
from District 33A
In office
January 8, 2003 – 2018
Preceded byJanet Greenip
Succeeded byHeather Bagnall
Personal details
Born (1963-11-21) November 21, 1963
Cheverly, Maryland
Political partyRepublican

Early years/education

Born in Cheverly, Maryland, he graduated in 1986 from the University of Maryland, College Park with a joint B.A. (government & politics) and B.S. (business management) degree. He attended the University of Maryland School of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1990.

Career

As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he served as Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee. McConkey fought in March 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller were the only dissenting votes.

Another issue that McConkey advocated for was limiting privileges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Janet Greenip to require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States. Currently, Maryland is one of several states that does not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license.[1]

McConkey was a real estate broker.[2] In 2010, he pleaded guilty to violating laws that protect homeowners during foreclosure and lost his real estate licence and was ordered by a judge to pay $75,000. He has sought to have his license restored.[3]

McConkey's disbarment as an attorney in the state of Maryland is on record with the Maryland Court System.[4]

In 2013, he was reprimanded by the House for introducing legislation that would have personally benefited him.[5]

On November 8, 2018, McConkey was defeated by Heather Bagnall, a Democrat, for Delegate in District 33A by less than 1 percentage point (185 vote margin).[6]

Legislative notes
  • voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[7]
  • voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[8]
  • voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[9]
  • voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)[10]

Election results
  • 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A[11]
Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
James King, Rep. 18,542   29.0%    Won
Tony McConkey, Rep. 16,655   26.0%    Won
Patricia Weathersbee, Dem. 15,226   23.8%    Lost
Paul G. Rudolph, Dem. 13,461   21.0%    Lost
Other Write-Ins 73   0.1%    
  • 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A[12]
Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
David Boschert, Rep. 20,279   33.0%    Won
Tony McConkey Rep. 16,157   26.3%    Won
Jim Snider, Dem. 11,427   18.6%    Lost
Steve Rizzi, Dem. 10,939   17.8%    Lost
Michael Anthony Lagana, Unaffiliated 2,622   4.3%    Lost
Other Write-Ins 31   0.1%    
  • 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District[13]
Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Michael E. Busch Dem. 24,075   21%    Won
Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 24,036   21%    Won
Richard D'Amato, Dem. 20,223   18%    Won
Phillip D. Bissett, Rep. 18,690   16%    Lost
Anthony McConkey, Rep. 12,353   11%    Lost
Edward J. Turner, Rep. 14,119   12%    Lost
  • 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 22A[14]
Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Anne Healey Dem. 8,475   31%    Won
Richard A. Palumbo, Dem. 9,246   34%    Won
Anthony McConkey, Rep. 5,584   20%    Lost
Keith L. Poptanich, Rep. 3,989   15%    Lost

References
  1. Garcia, Monique (March 29, 2007). "Illinois moves forward on immigrants' driving permit". Los Angeles Times.
  2. Fuller, Nicole (October 26, 2010),Anne Arundel delegate loses real estate license Archived 2014-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Davis, Aaron C. (2012-04-05). "Delegate's measure may help him get back real estate license". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  4. Keith. "Active Attorney Listing". Maryland Attorney Listing. Maryland Courts. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  5. Jackson, Alex (February 5, 2013)House reprimands McConkey for ethical lapse Archived 2013-02-08 at the Wayback Machine, Annapolis Capital; accessed May 24, 2017.
  6. "Anne Arundel County Board of Elections" (PDF).
  7. "BILL INFO-2007 Regular Session-HB 359". Mlis.state.md.us. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  8. "2007 Regular Session - Vote Record 0690". Mlis.state.md.us. 2007-03-23. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  9. "2006 Regular Session - Vote Record 0942". Mlis.state.md.us. 2006-03-30. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  10. "2005 Regular Session - Vote Record 0152". Mlis.state.md.us. 2005-02-25. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  11. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 11, 2007
  12. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on September 23, 2007
  13. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on September 23, 2007
  14. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on September 23, 2007
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