# Pat McDonough

Patrick L. McDonough (born September 12, 1943) is an American politician. He was previously a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates and a candidate for County Executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, in the 2018 and 2022 elections. He represented District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford Counties, along with fellow Republicans J.B. Jennings and Richard K Impallaria. He also served in the House from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.

## Education

McDonough attended Baltimore parochial schools. He then attended Baltimore City College. He later attended the University of Baltimore.

## Career

McDonough has been a radio talk show host and producer. He is the president of the Maryland Leadership Council and the Future Leaders of America. He is a founding member of the Maryland Coalition Against Crime. He is a member of the Route 40 Business Civic Association and the Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce. He is also active with the Hawthorn Civic Association, the Joppa Residents Council, and the Harford County Pro Life group.
McDonough is also a part of the President's Rally for America and the Classroom Coalition since 2004. He serves as the host for "Inside Annapolis", which is produced by Harford Community College Television. He is co-chair of the Annual Flag-waving Tribute to Victims and Families of 9–11.
McDonough is known for his continual push to make English the official language for the State of Maryland.
In March 2007, a resolution was sponsored by State Senator Nathaniel Exum calling for the state of Maryland to officially apologize for its role in slavery. McDonough criticized the bill as being a "superficial gesture designed to make people feel guilty". Additionally, he mentioned that, "I don't think apologies solve anything." McDonough was one of six dissenting votes in the House. Slavery existed in Maryland since 1642, was legally formalized in 1664, and was abolished under Maryland law by a new state constitution in 1864.
In July 2007, McDonough called for the impeachment of Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Katherine Savage who released a non-English-speaking rape suspect when he demanded a court-appointed interpreter and none were available. The suspect speaks Vai, a West African language. Judge Savage claimed that not having an interpreter denied the suspect his Constitutional right to a speedy trial, as provided by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution. Delegate McDonough maintained that the defendant did not need an interpreter, as he had attended both high school and college in the U.S., and had been successfully interviewed (in English) four times during the course of the investigation.
McDonough's circulated widely in early 2012 as he mounted a legislative challenge to the neighboring District of Columbia's Wildlife Protection Act of 2010.
McDonough's current radio program can be heard on WCBM AM680 radio in Baltimore on Saturday evenings from 8pm to 10pm.
He ran in the 2018 primary election as a Republican candidate for County Executive of Baltimore County. He lost the primary to Al Redmer, 55%-44%. During the campaign, he pledged "dramatic and powerful change" if elected, calling for more police and greater efforts to combat gangs and drugs.
On April 18, 2022, McDonough announced he would again run for County Executive of Baltimore County.

### Legislative notes

* Supports continued criminal prohibition of marijuana, stating in March 2015, regarding legalization, "Who's the winner? The drug dealer. Who's the loser? The community."
* Opponent of criminal law reform in regard to non-violent crime, stating in March, 2015, regarding a number of Maryland state bills aimed at reducing incarceration, "Power to the criminal. This is the year of the criminal, apparently."
* voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359) BILL INFO-2007 Regular Session-HB 359
* voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6) 2007 Regular Session - Vote Record 0690
* voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154) 2006 Regular Session - Vote Record 0942
* voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361) 2005 Regular Session - Vote Record 0152

## Election results

* 2018 Republican primary election for Baltimore County Executive
       Voters to choose one:
    Name Vote Percent Outcome Alfred W. Redmer Jr. 18,058  55.5%  Won Pat McDonough 14,487  44.5%  Lost
* 2016 general election for US House of Representatives - Maryland District 2
       Voters to choose one:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Dem. 192,183  62.1%  Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 102,577  33.1%  Lost Kristin S. Kasprzak, Libertarian 14,128  4.6%  Lost Other Write-Ins 592  0.2%  Lost
* 2016 Republican primary election for US House of Representatives - Maryland District 2
       Voters to choose one:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDounough 28,397  71.4%  Won Carl H. Magee, Jr. 4,195  10.6%  Lost Bill Heine 3,203  8.1%  Lost Yuripzy Morgan 2,257  5.7%  Lost Mark Gerard Shell 1,709  4.3%  Lost
* 2014 general election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough, Rep. 35,627  26.9%  Won Kathy Szeliga, Rep. 33,197  25.0%  Won Richard K. Impallaria, Rep. 32,560  24.6%  Won Bob Bowie, Jr., Dem. 11,154  8.4%  Lost Norman Gifford, Jr., Dem. 10,192  7.7%  Lost Pete Definbaugh, Dem. 9,707  7.3%  Lost Other Write-Ins 145  0.1%  Lost
* 2014 Republican primary election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 6,971  29.0%  Won Kathy Szeliga 6,125  25.5%  Won Richard K. Impallaria 5,790  24.1%  Won David Seman 3,483  14.5%  Lost Tina Sutherland 1,675  7.0%  Lost
* 2010 general election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough, Rep. 27,217  23.1%  Won Richard K. Impallaria, Rep. 25,450  21.6%  Won Kathy Szeliga, Rep. 24,573  20.9%  Won Jeff Beard, Dem. 14,885  12.6%  Lost Kristina A. Sargent, Dem. 13,551  11.5%  Lost James Ward Morrow, Dem. 11,960  10.2%  Lost Other Write-Ins 111  0.1%  Lost
* 2010 Republican primary election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 6,479  27.2%  Won Richard K. Impallaria 5,678  23.8%  Won Kathy Szeliga 4,021  16.9%  Won Brian Bennett 1,838  7.7%  Lost Marilyn Booker 1,808  7.6%  Lost Roger Zajdel 1,783  7.5%  Lost John Cromwell 1,031  4.3%  Lost Jim Berndt 873  3.7%  Lost Laine O. C. Clark 312  1.3%  Lost
* 2006 general election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard K Impallaria, Rep. 21,333  18.7%  Won J. B. Jennings, Rep. 21,189  18.6%  Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 23,184  20.3%  Won Linda W. Hart, Dem. 17,122  15.0%  Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390  13.5%  Lost Rebecca L. Nelson, Dem. 13,481  11.8%  Lost Kim Fell, Green 2,307  2.0%  Lost Other Write-Ins 83  0.1%  Lost
* 2006 Republican primary election for House of Delegates - District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outrcome Pat McDonouogh 4,214  30.1%  Won J.B. Jennings 3,798  27.1%  Won Richard K. Impallaria 3,654  26.1%  Won John T. Laing 1,499  10.7%  Lost Nikolai Volkoff 845  6.0%  Lost
* 2002 general election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome J. B. Jennings, Rep. 22,470  20.4%  Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 20,869  18.9%  Won Richard Impallaria, Rep. 18,749  17.0%  Won Nancy M. Hubers, Dem. 17,092  15.5%  Lost Donna M. Felling, Dem. 14,205  12.9%  Lost Randy Cogar, Dem. 13,926  12.6%  Lost Michael F. Linder, Libertarian 2,817  2.6%  Lost Other Write-Ins 80  0.1%  Lost
* 2002 Republican primary election for Maryland House of Delegates - District 7
       Voters to choose up to three:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 3,191  16.9%  Won J.B. Jennings 3,126  16.5%  Won Richard K. Impallaria 2,594  13.7%  Won Sheryl L. Davis-Kohl 2,473  13.1%  Lost Michael J. Davis 2,079  11.0%  Lost Dilip B. Paliath 1,883  10.0%  Lost Christopher Saffer 1,851  9.8%  Lost Jackie Bailey 1,708  9.0%  Lost
* 1998 general election for Baltimore County Register of Wills
       Voters to choose one:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Grace G. Connolly 123,896  59.7%  Won Pat McDonough 83,471  40.3%  Lost
* 1996 general election for the US House of Representatives - Maryland District 3
       Voters to choose one:
    Name Votes Percent Outcome Ben Cardin, Dem. 130,204  67%  Won Pat McDounough, Rep 63,229  33%  Lost
* 1996 Republican primary election for the US House of Representatives - Maryland District 3
       Voters choose one:
    Names Votes Percent Outcome Pat McDonough 12,115  70%  Won Carroll Myers 3,979  23%  Lost Joseph Cilipote 1,134  7%  Lost

## References and notes

* ↑ "Patrick L. McDonough". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
* ↑ Wood, Pamela; Knezevich, Alison (June 12, 2018). "Sun/UB Poll: Brochin and McDonough lead Baltimore County executive primaries". The Baltimore Sun. p. 1. Retrieved 2018-06-12.
* 1 2 Beeler, Buzz (April 18, 2022). "McDonough throws his hat in the ring for Baltimore County Executive". The Baltimore Post. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
* ↑ "Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved Sep 4, 2019.
* ↑ "Delegate: Slavery Apology is A "Superficial Gesture" - WBAL Radio - wbal.com". Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-03-27.
* ↑ "2018 Election Results". elections.maryland.gov. Retrieved Sep 4, 2019.
* ↑ Wood, Pamela (June 13, 2018). "Balto. Co. executive candidates outline visions". Towson Times. p. 12.
* 1 2 "Md. House bill excludes pot as a parole violation". Washington Post. Retrieved Sep 4, 2019.
* ↑ "Baltimore County Executive Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 14, 2018
* ↑ "Representative in Congress Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 14, 2018
* ↑ "Representative in Congress Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 14, 2018
* ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
* ↑ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 15, 2018
* ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
* ↑ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 15, 2018
* ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007
* ↑ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 15, 2018
* ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007
* ↑ "House of Delegates Primary Results". Maryland Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
* ↑ "County influence remains solid Election results unlikely to affect standing in Annapolis; Strength won't wane; Collins tops Holt, ending Senate race marred by tricks; ELECTION 1998".
* ↑ "Representative in Congress Results". Maryland Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018
* ↑ "Representative in Congress Primary Results". Maryland Board of Elections. Retrieved on August 14, 2018