Yvette Lewis (politician)

Yvette Lewis is an American political executive and activist serving as the Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. Lewis assumed the role in December 2019, succeeding acting chair Cory V. McCray. Lewis has previously served as chair of the party from 2011 to 2015.[2][3][4]

Yvette Lewis
Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party
Assumed office
December 7, 2019
Preceded byCory V. McCray (Acting)
In office
May 13, 2011  April 3, 2015
Preceded byPeter O'Malley
Succeeded byBruce Poole
Personal details
Born1952/1953 (age 67–68)[1]
Political partyDemocratic
EducationHoward University (BM)

Lewis served as a superdelegate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[5] Lewis is a professional opera singer and lives in Bowie, Maryland.[6][1]

References

  1. "From Opera Singer To Md. Democratic Party Chair". WJZ-TV. Associated Press. May 29, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  2. Wood, Pamela (December 7, 2019). "Maryland Democrats turn to prior leader, Yvette Lewis, to guide party through to 2022 elections". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  3. "Officers / DNC members". The Maryland Democratic Party. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  4. Amenabar, Teddy (December 7, 2019). "Md. Democrats elect former chairwoman Yvette Lewis to lead party through 2022 elections". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  5. "Yvette Lewis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  6. Nitkin, Karen (January 16, 2002). "Fostering a young opera audience". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Peter O'Malley
Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party
2011–2015
Succeeded by
Bruce Poole
Preceded by
Cory V. McCray
Acting
Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party
2019–present
Incumbent
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