Maryland Legislative District 19

Maryland's legislative district 19
Represents
part of Montgomery County
SenatorBenjamin F. Kramer (D)
Delegate(s)
Registration
Demographics
Population (2020)130,865
Voting-age population101,851
Registered voters82,913

Maryland's Legislative District 19 is one of 47 districts in the state for the Maryland General Assembly. The district currently consists of several Montgomery County communities, including portions of Laytonsville, Redland, Derwood, Shady Grove, Olney, Norbeck, Norwood, Leisure World, Aspen Hill, Layhill, Glenmont, Wheaton, Kemp Mill, and Four Corners.[1][2]

Demographic characteristics[edit]

As of the 2020 United States census, the district had a population of 130,865, of whom 101,851 (77.8%) were of voting age. The racial makeup of the district was 50,940 (38.9%) White, 24,741 (18.9%) African American, 1,005 (0.8%) Native American, 17,246 (13.2%) Asian, 37 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 20,162 (15.4%) from some other race, and 16,719 (12.8%) from two or more races.[3][4] Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34,762 (26.6%) of the population.[5]

The district had 82,913 registered voters as of October 17, 2020, of whom 17,581 (21.2%) were registered as unaffiliated, 14,123 (17.0%) were registered as Republicans, 50,079 (60.4%) were registered as Democrats, and 711 (0.9%) were registered to other parties.[6]

Political representation[edit]

The district is represented for the 2023–2027 legislative term in the State Senate by Benjamin F. Kramer (D) and in the House of Delegates by Bonnie Cullison (D), Vaughn Stewart (D), and Charlotte Crutchfield (D).[7][8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Maryland Legislative Districts: Montgomery County". Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTING PLAN OF 2012 - LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 19". Maryland State Archives. March 29, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  3. ^ "RACE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "RACE FOR THE POPULATION 18 YEARS AND OVER". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "2020 Presidential General Voter Registration Counts as of Close of Registration, By Legislative". Maryland State Archives. October 17, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  7. ^ "Maryland Senators By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "Maryland Delegates By District". Maryland State Archives. January 28, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.

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