Melvin Steinberg

Melvin A. Steinberg (October 4, 1933 – March 10, 2026) was an American politician who served as the fifth lieutenant governor of Maryland from 1987 to 1995, under Governor William Donald Schaefer. He previously served as the president of the Maryland Senate from January 1983 to 1987, and a member of the Maryland Senate from 1967 until his election to the position of lieutenant governor.

Early life and education Steinberg was born in Baltimore on October 4, 1933. Steinberg attended Baltimore Public Schools and graduated from the University of Baltimore with an A.A. degree in 1952 and with a J.D. degree in 1955.

He later enlisted in the U.S. Navy for two years, starting a law practice after returning. and extensive coverage being devoted to their personal relationship. Despite their differences, they worked together for eight years (1987–1995), winning two elections in the process.

Steinberg ran for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1994, launching his campaign pledging a war on crime. He was defeated in the Democratic primary by Parris Glendening, who went on to become governor, after only managing to secure third place with 15% of the vote. Steinberg then took up a career in lobbying.

In 1998, he drew criticism for supporting the Republican candidate for governor, Ellen Sauerbrey, rather than endorsing Glendening in his bid for re-election; Sauerbrey was a critic of abortion and of gun control, positions opposite those held by Steinberg. In 2018, he again endorsed the Republican nominee for governor, incumbent Larry Hogan, over the Democratic nominee, Ben Jealous.

Personal life and death Steinberg was Jewish. Current Maryland Governor Wes Moore and former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan were among those who paid tribute.