| Donna F. Edwards | |
 Edwards at victory rally shortly after defeating Al Wynn in the primary election, February 13, 2008. |
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| Born | June 28, 1958 North Carolina |
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| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Fort Washington, Maryland |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | Donna Edwards Democrat For Congress |
Donna F. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. North Carolina ( is a state located on the Atlantic Seaboard in the southeastern United States The Democratic Party is one of two major Political parties in the United States, the other being the Republican Party. Fort Washington Maryland is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Prince George's County Maryland in the suburbs of the capital city of the Edwards (born June 28, 1958) is a lawyer and community activist who defeated Maryland's 4th congressional district incumbent Albert Wynn in the 2008 Democratic primary. Events 1098 - Fighters of the First Crusade defeat Kerbogha of Mosul. Year 1958 ( MCMLVIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Fourth Congressional District of Maryland elects a representative to the United States House of Representatives every two years Albert Russell Wynn (born September 10 1951 was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the 4th district of The 2008 congressional elections in Maryland will be held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the [1] Because the district is heavily Democratic, she is favored to win the general election. A general election is an Election in which all or most members of a given political body are up for election [2] If she wins, she will be the first black woman to represent Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. The United States House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States Congress; the other is the Senate. She will also be the first female Democrat elected to the House of Representatives from Maryland in 15 years.
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Early life and career
Edwards got her first degree from Wake Forest University, where she was one of only six African American women in her class. Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational University in North Carolina, founded in 1834 African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa After working for Lockheed Corporation at the Goddard Space Flight Center with the Spacelab program, she attended and earned a law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in New Hampshire. The Lockheed Corporation (originally Loughead Aircraft Manufacturing Company was an American aerospace company founded in 1912 which merged with Martin Marietta The Goddard Space Flight Center ( GSFC) is a major NASA space research laboratory established on May 1, 1959 as NASA's first space flight Spacelab was a reusable laboratory flown into space on the Space Shuttle. The Franklin Pierce Law Center (Pierce Law or FPLC is a private nonprofit American Bar Association -accredited Law school located in Concord New Hampshire New Hampshire ( is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. Edwards worked for Albert Wynn as a clerk in the 1980s, when he served in the Maryland House of Delegates. The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U
She lives in Fort Washington with her son, Jared Coleman
Community activism
Edwards co-founded and served as the first executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, an advocacy and legal support group for battered women. Fort Washington Maryland is an unincorporated Census-designated place in Prince George's County Maryland in the suburbs of the capital city of the The National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the District of Columbia since 1995 Domestic violence (also known as domestic abuse or spousal abuse) occurs when a family member partner or ex-partner attempts to physically or psychologically dominate She was involved in helping to pass the 1994 Violence Against Women Act. The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 ( VAWA) is a United States federal law.
She later worked with Public Citizen, and then as the executive director of the Center for a New Democracy. Public Citizen is a Washington DC -based public interest group engaged in Consumer Advocacy, government accountability clean democracy and ethical Since 2000 she has been the executive director of the Arca Foundation, taking a leave of absence during her political campaign.
Congressional campaigns
Edwards challenged seven-term incumbent Al Wynn in the 2006 Democratic primary — the real contest in this heavily Democratic, black-majority district. For the Senate election see Maryland US Senate election 2006. The 2008 congressional elections in Maryland will be held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the Maryland's 4th congressional district special election of 2008 took place on June 17, 2008 to fill the seat in the United States House of Representatives Albert Russell Wynn (born September 10 1951 was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives representing the 4th district of Edwards focused primarily on Wynn's voting record. Wynn, one of the more conservative African-American members of the House, was one of four Congressional Black Caucus members that voted for the 2002 Iraq War resolution. Edwards condemned the war before it started. Wynn eventually began to say he was misled by the Bush Administration and his vote was a mistake. Edwards opposed the repeal of the estate tax, which Wynn voted for. The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (, June 7[[ 001]] was a sweeping piece of Tax legislation in the United States. Similarly, Edwards criticized Wynn's vote for the bankruptcy bill of 2005, which eliminated important bankruptcy protections for individuals, while maintaining similar protections for corporations. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ( providing for significant changes in Bankruptcy in the United States, was passed by the 109th United Wynn supported the energy bill promoted by Vice President and former Halliburton CEO Dick Cheney. Wynn opposed the net neutrality bill of 2006, which Edwards supports.
On August 16, 2006 before the debate at Prince George's County Community College, an altercation occurred between Wynn's staffers and an Edwards volunteer, leaving the volunteer with a bloody gash to the head[3]. Events 1384 - The Hongwu Emperor of Ming China, Emperor Dong hears a case of a couple who tore paper money bills while fighting Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This event brought much media attention to the race.
On August 30, 2006 the Washington Post endorsed Donna Edwards. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D [4]
The primary was held on September 12, 2006. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Wynn defeated Edwards, by 49. 7 percent to 46. 4 percent with a margin of 2,725 votes out of more than 82,000 cast. George McDermott, a little-known candidate, took 3. 9 percent. [5] The final tally of the primary was unclear for nearly two weeks because of widespread voting problems on new electronic voting machines in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. [6]
In 2008, Edwards again challenged Wynn for his seat in the Democratic primary. The 2008 congressional elections in Maryland will be held on November 4, 2008 to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the She defeated the eight-term incumbent on February 12, 2008 by a margin of 60% to 35%. Events 1429 - English Forces under Sir John Fastolf defend a supply convoy carrying rations to the army besieging Orleans from attack by the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [2]
During the 2008 campaign, Edwards accused Wynn of being out of touch with the community, and of accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars of corporate money. Wynn counterattacked Edwards as hypocritical, citing the fact that she served as executive director of the Arca Foundation, an organization that has invested millions of dollars in oil and gas companies. [7]
Since the Primary, Wynn announced he will retire early in June, 2008. Edwards is the Democratic candidate in the June 17, 2008 special election to fill the Congressional seat for the remainder of the 110th United States Congress. Events 1462 - Vlad III the Impaler attempts to assassinate Mehmed II ( The Night Attack) forcing him to retreat 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Maryland's 4th congressional district special election of 2008 took place on June 17, 2008 to fill the seat in the United States House of Representatives [8]
Edwards won the backing of the Montgomery County, Maryland Democratic Party Central Committee April 22, 2008 by a 22 to 1 margin. Montgomery County of the US state of Maryland is situated just north of Washington D Two days later, the Prince Georges County Democratic Party Central Committee also recommended Edwards, this by a 17 to 0 vote on April 24, 2008. Prince George's County is located in the US state of Maryland located immediately north east and south of Washington D
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- ^ Helderman, Rosalin S; Wan, William. "Md. Challenger Edwards Wins Stunning Victory Over Long-Time Incumbent Wynn", Washington Post, 2008-02-13. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ a b Dishneau, David. "2 Incumbents Lose Md. Primaries", Associated Press, Google News, 2008-02-13. The Associated Press ( AP) is an American News agency. The AP is a Cooperative owned by its contributing Newspapers radio Google News is an automated News aggregator provided by Google Inc 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ Wiggins, Ovetta. "Supporters Scuffle At Candidate Forum", Washington Post, 2006-08-18. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 293 BC - The oldest known Roman temple to Venus is founded starting the institution of Vinalia Rustica. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ "For Congress in Maryland", Washington Post, 2006-08-30. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1363 - Beginning date of the Battle of Lake Poyang; the forces of two Chinese rebel leaders— Chen Youliang and Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Results. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ Spiegal, Brendan. "Prolonged Vote Count in Md. 4 Ends With Victory for Wynn", CQPolitics. com, 2006-09-25. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ Teitelbaum, Michael. "Challenger Seeks to Dramatize Rep. Wynn’s Lobbyist Links", CQPolitics. com, 2008-01-08. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 871 - Battle of Ashdown - Ethelred of Wessex defeats a Danish invasion army Retrieved on 2008-03-13. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II.
- ^ Washington Post: Edwards Not Only Dem Interested in District 4
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