Rona E. Kramer

Rona E. Kramer (born August 16, 1954) is an American politician who served as the Maryland Secretary of Aging under Governor Larry Hogan from 2015 to 2023. She was previously a member of the Maryland Senate from 2003 to 2011.

Early life and education Kramer was born in Washington, D.C., on August 16, 1954, She grew up in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Kramer later attended the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a B.A. degree in law enforcement in 1976, and the University of Baltimore School of Law, where she earned her J.D. degree in 1979. She was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1980. and defeated Republican businessman Jorge Ribas in the general election. capping electricity rate increases, and the limited repeal of the death penalty in 2009. Kramer opposed proposals to repeal the state's computer services tax, legalize commercial slot machines, and prevent Medicaid fraud.

Kramer unsuccessfully ran for re-election in 2010, losing to state delegate Karen S. Montgomery. Following her loss, she worked as the senior vice president and general counsel at Kramer Enterprises, a commercial real estate company owned by her father.

Maryland Secretary of Aging

On January 8, 2015, Governor-elect Larry Hogan named Kramer as his Secretary of Aging. She was one of several Democrats to serve in his cabinet. Kramer's nomination was unanimously approved by the Maryland Senate on March 6, 2015.

In this position, Kramer oversaw the launch of the "My Groceries to Go!" supplemental food program and the state's durable medical equipment reuse program. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she oversaw the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to Maryland's senior populations.

Post-secretary career During the 2024 United States Senate election in Maryland, Kramer was a co-chair of Democrats for Hogan.

Personal life Kramer is a single mom and has two daughters. Together, they live in Olney, Maryland.

Electoral history