Donald F. Munson

Donald F. Munson (born December 21, 1937) is a former Maryland State Senator who represented district 2 (Washington County). He was defeated in both a primary and general election in 2010 by Delegate Christopher B. Shank.

Background Donald F. Munson is an American politician from the state of Maryland. He started his political career in 1975 when he won the seat in the House of Delegates for district 2C, representing part of Washington County. He won reelection three times before running for the seat in the State Senate in 1990 where he handily defeated Democrat Patricia K. Cushwa, who finished her late husband's term, with 64% of the vote.

In 1994, Munson won reelection against Democratic challenger Laura J. Wright, winning with 82% of the vote. In 1998, Munson went unchallenged, receiving 100% of the vote. Mary Newby challenged him in 2002, yet only received 29% of the vote to Munson's 70%. In 2006 Munson won re-election with 98.9% of the vote.

On September 14, 2010, Munson was defeated in the Republican primary election by state delegate Chris Shank. Munson received 42.95% of the vote, compared to 57.05% received by Delegate Shank.

Education Munson attended Washington County Public Schools while growing up in Washington County. After high school, he graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with a B.A. in mathematics in 1968. Voters to choose one: Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 23,640 70.53% Won Mary E. Newby, Dem. 9,859 29.42% Lost

1998 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District Voters to choose one: Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 22,347 100% Won Unopposed 1994 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District Voters to choose one: Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 20,242 82% Won Laura J. Wright, Dem. 4,535 18% Lost

1990 election for Maryland State Senate – 2nd District Voters to choose one: Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 13,371 64% Won Patricia K. Cushwa, Dem. 7,477 36% Lost

1986 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 2C Voters to choose one: Name Votes Percent Outcome Donald F. Munson, Rep. 4,303 100% Won Unopposed References and notes