Mary H. Boergers

Mary Helen Boergers (née Lang; born February 10, 1946) is an American politician and educator. She was appointed to a seat on the Maryland House of Delegates in 1981, and served until 1990, when she won election to the Maryland Senate. During Boergers's political career, she represented the 17th and 18th districts of Maryland. She was highly involved in Maryland politics, especially concerned with issues of education, drugs and crime, environment, labor, and women's concerns.

Early life and education Mary Helen Lang was born in Hartford, Connecticut, on February 10, 1946. After graduating, she moved to Washington, D.C. to attend Catholic University of America, earning a Masters of Arts in American History in 1970.

In 1981, Boergers was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates, representing the 18th district. She replaced David L. Scull who resigned from the role. She ran on a pro-choice platform against a pro-life candidate.