Cheryl Kagan

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Cheryl Kagan

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth July 2, 1961 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Cheryl Kagan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and has a background in political campaign work, including roles on the staff of U.S. Senators Ted Kennedy and Alan Cranston. She has extensive experience in the public sector, having served as an executive director for political action committees and as chief of staff to a U.S. Representative. Kagan has also worked as a lobbyist for gun control and has held various leadership positions in non-profit organizations focused on women's rights and political advocacy. She has taught at the college level and has been involved in education policy at the state level.

Political Ideas

Cheryl Kagan's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of progressive advocacy and strategic pragmatism, particularly in her environmental and gun control policies. Her legislative record reveals a calculated approach to balancing regional industrial interests with environmental regulations, suggesting a nuanced understanding of local economic dynamics. Kagan's rhetorical style, characterized by a blend of grassroots engagement and high-profile lobbying, highlights a unique ability to navigate and influence both local and national political landscapes.

Campaigns
2022: Maryland State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Maryland's 17th Senate district election

31,638 votes (97.19%)

Win

Position Details

2018: Maryland State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2018 Maryland's 17th Senate district election

36,147 votes (79.00%)

Win
2014: Maryland State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Maryland Senate District 17 election

18,526 votes (68.10%)

Win

Maryland Senate District 17 Democratic primary election

4,713 votes (54.60%)

Win
2010: Maryland State Senate

Election History

Maryland Senate District 17 Democratic primary election

3,773 votes (47.70%)

Loss
1994: Maryland State House of Representatives

Election History

Maryland House of Delegates District 17 election

17,081 votes (26.70%)

Loss

Maryland House of Delegates District 17 Democratic primary election

4,064 votes (16.30%)

Loss