Howard A. Denis (born November 21, 1939) is an American politician who served in the Maryland Senate from the 16th district from 1977 to 1995.[1] In addition to serving in the Senate, he previously served on the Montgomery County Council from 2000 to 2006. In 1977, he was appointed to the Senate after Newton Steers was elected to Congress.[2] In 1994, Denis ran for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland. However, he lost the Republican primary election to Paul Rappaport.[3] In 2000, Denis ran for a special election in district 1 on the Montgomery County Council. He won that election and succeeded incumbent, Betty Ann Krahnke, who resigned.[4] He was elected to a full term in 2002,[5] but lost reelection in 2006.[6]

Howard A. Denis
Member of the Montgomery County Council from the 1st district
In office
May 1, 2000 – December 4, 2006
Preceded byBetty Ann Krahnke
Succeeded byRoger Berliner
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the 16th district
In office
January 4, 1977 – January 11, 1995
Preceded byNewton Steers
Succeeded byBrian Frosh
Personal details
Born (1939-11-21) November 21, 1939 (age 85)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBabette
Children1
Alma materGeorgetown University (AB, LLB)

Denis received his undergraduate and LLB degrees from Georgetown University.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Election Profiles - Howard A. Denis - Montgomery County Council, District 1 (washingtonpost.com)". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  2. ^ "Maryland Senate, Legislative District 16". msa.maryland.gov.
  3. ^ "Our Campaigns - MD Lt. Governor- R Primary Race - Sep 13, 1994". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  4. ^ Wilson, Scott (2000-04-19). "Denis Wins Bid To Succeed Krahnke". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
  5. ^ "Our Campaigns - Montgomery County, MD Council 1 Race - Nov 05, 2002". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  6. ^ "Our Campaigns - Montgomery County, MD Council 1 Race - Nov 07, 2006". www.ourcampaigns.com.
  7. ^ "Maryland State Senator Howard A. Denis". msa.maryland.gov.