Robert C. Baldwin

Robert C. Baldwin (November 13, 1934 – January 10, 2016) was an American politician, who served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1994 until 2002, when he chose not to run for reelection. He died on January 10, 2016, aged 81.

Background

Baldwin was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1994 when he won a seat left open by John G. Gary, who was elected as County Executive for Anne Arundel County, and Elizabeth S. Smith. Baldwin's district was a portion of Anne Arundel County, Maryland. In 1998, Baldwin was reelected, along with fellow Republicans David Boschert and Janet Greenip. Baldwin did not run for reelection in 2002.

Baldwin attended St. Mary's High School, Annapolis. After high school, he attended Loyola College of Baltimore, graduating in 1956 with a B.S. in business administration, graduating as a distinguished military student.

After college, Baldwin served in the United States Army, reaching the rank of Infantry Captain. Until he was elected to office, Baldwin served in private business. Baldwin was active in his community, first serving as a member of the Federal Small Business Advisory Board, Region III, from 1982 to 1984. Later he was a member of the Council on Management and Productivity, serving from 1999 until 2002. Baldwin served on the Board of Directors of Anne Arundel Community College Foundation from 1992 until 1998.

During his tenure as a member of the House of Delegates, Baldwin served on the Appropriations Committee from 1995 to 1998. From 1999 until 2003, he was a member of the Environmental Matters Committee. Baldwin did not run for reelection in 2002.

Election results 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 33A Voters choose three: Name Votes Percent Outcome Janet Greenip, Rep. 23,256 20% Won Robert C. Baldwin, Rep. 23,050 20% Won David Boschert, Rep. 23,173 20% Won Gayle Powell, Dem. 16,145 14% Lost Marcia Richard, Dem. 15,210 13% Lost Shelia Schneider, Dem. 14,648 13% Lost

1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 33A Voters choose three: Name Votes Percent Outcome Janet Greenip, Rep. 19,545 20% Won Robert C. Baldwin, Rep. 19,628 20% Won Marsha G. Perry, Dem. 17,618 18% Won David Almy, Rep. 16,390 17% Lost David G. Boschert, Dem. 13,485 14% Lost Michael F. Canning, Dem. 12,157 12% Lost