{{short description|American politician}} {{other people||Ronald George (disambiguation)}} {{Infobox officeholder |name = Ron George |image = Ron George (2008).jpg |state_delegate = Maryland |district = 30th |term_start = January 10, 2007 |term_end = January 14, 2015 |predecessor = Herbert McMillan |successor = Seth A. Howard |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|8|30}} |birth_place = Syracuse, New York, U.S. |death_date = |death_place = |party = Republican |alma_mater = Syracuse University<br />Institute for the Psychological Sciences }} '''Ronald Alan George''' (born August 30, 1953) is an American politician who was a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 2007 to 2015. He first represented the 30th district in from 2007 to 2010, after which he was redrawn into the 33rd district.<ref name="MSA">{{cite web |title=Ronald A. George, Maryland State Delegate |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa14645.html |website=Maryland Manual On-Line |publisher=Maryland State Archives |access-date=January 22, 2020 |date=September 29, 2015}}</ref> He sought the Republican nomination for Governor of Maryland in 2014, but finished fourth in the primary.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.voterongeorge.com/ |title=Ron George Campaign website |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100419122751/http://www.voterongeorge.com/ |archive-date=April 19, 2010}}</ref><ref name="The Washington Post staff">{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=Jenna |last2=Wagner |first2=John |title=Brown, Hogan win Md. gubernatorial primaries; Frosh wins attorney general contest |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/marylanders-go-to-the-polls-tuesday-for-primary-elections-for-governor-other-offices/2014/06/23/8a545e48-faef-11e3-8176-f2c941cf35f1_story.html |access-date=June 25, 2014 |newspaper=The Washington Post |date=June 24, 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, George expressed interest in being appointed to the District 33 House of Delegates seat vacated by Cathy Vitale, who was appointed a judge.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Lambert |first1=Jack |last2=Prudente |first2=Tim |title=Large field seeks to replace Vitale in House of Delegates |url=http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/government/ph-ac-cn-vitale-candidates-1230-20141230-story.html |work=The Capital |date=December 31, 2014}}</ref> George unsuccessfully ran for the state Senate in District 30 in 2018; this district includes Annapolis.<ref>{{cite news |title=Former Del. Ron George Says He Plans To Run For State Senate |url=http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2015/06/15/former-del-ron-george-says-he-plans-to-run-for-state-senate/ |access-date=June 16, 2015 |work=CBS Baltimore |agency=Associated Press |date=June 15, 2015}}</ref>
George has been a successful Maryland business owner for over 20 years. He owns Ron George Jewelers located in Annapolis and formerly in Severna Park.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://rongeorgejewelers.com/ |title=Ron George Jewelers}}</ref>
==Biography== Born in Syracuse, New York, August 30, 1953. Master goldsmith certificate, jewelry design and repair, Bowman Technical School for Jewelry Making and Design, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 1972. Syracuse University, B.A. (visual & performing arts), 1978. Institute for Psychological Sciences, M.S. (clinical), 2005. Jeweler. Owner, Ron George Jewelry & Repair, 1987–91; Ron George Jewelers, Inc., 1991–present; State House Inn, 2002–07. Volunteer counselor, Covenant House (emergency youth shelter), New York, 1979–81. Volunteer Director, Conquest Boys Club, 1996–2002. National Board member, Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes (home-schooling support organization), 1998-. Volunteer Executive Director, Springhill Center for Family Development, 2002–08. Member, Annapolis Business Association; Maryland Chamber of Commerce; National Federation of Independent Businesses. Ronald Reagan Award, Annapolis Republican Central Committee, 2005. Legislator of the Year, Annapolis/Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce, 2008. Distinguished Service Award, Republican Women of Anne Arundel County, 2009. Former Sunday School teacher, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Annapolis. Married; six children, two grandchildren.<ref name="MSA" />
As a delegate in the Maryland House of Delegates, George served on the Ways and Means Committee, the Transportation, Education, and Election Law subcommittees, the Sportsmans Caucus, and the Veterans Caucus. George founded Maryland's Doctors Caucus and advisory board.
==Gubernatorial campaign== {{Main article|2014 Maryland gubernatorial election#Republican primary}} Delegate George announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland on June 5, 2013.<ref>[http://marylandreporter.com/2013/06/06/ron-george-runs-for-governor/ Ron George Runs for Governor]</ref> During his announcement speech, George unveiled his 10 Point Promise. The Promise calls for building the tax base in Baltimore City, creating safe school zones in Baltimore modeled after the Harlem Children's Zone, conducting independent audits of all state agencies, and lowering corporate and unemployment taxes among other initiatives.<ref>[http://www.voterongeorge.com/rons-promise/ 10 Point Promise]</ref> This plan prompted the Baltimore Sun Editorial Board on July 17, 2013, to name George "The leader so far in providing a specific platform".<ref>[https://www.baltimoresun.com/2013/07/17/governors-race-takes-shape/ Governor's Race Takes Shape]</ref> George finished last in the primary, behind Larry Hogan, who won the nomination, David Craig, and Charles Lollar.<ref name="The Washington Post staff"/>
==Legislative record== * Voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)<ref name="2007RS">{{cite web |title=2007 Regular Session - Vote Record 0690 |url=http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm |website=mlis.state.md.us}}</ref> * Sponsored Wind Energy at Greenbury Point in 2010 (HJ7)<ref name="license">{{cite web |title=ron george drivers license hb - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=ron+george+drivers+license+hb |website=www.google.com}}</ref> * Sponsored Lawful Presence Requirement for Maryland Drivers Licenses (HB195)<ref name="2009rs">{{cite web |title=BILLS SPONSORED BY- GEORGE - 2009 Regular Session |url=http://mlis.state.md.us/2009rs/sponsors/george.htm |website=mlis.state.md.us}}</ref> * Sponsored Voltage Regulation Technology - Income Tax Subtraction Modification (HB320)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Sponsored Local Correctional Facilities - New Construction - Residential Programs for Substance Abuse Treatment (HB967)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Co-Sponsored Intellectual Disability (Rosa's Law) (HB20)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Co-Sponsored State Property Tax - Homeowner's Property Tax Assessment Cap Reduction (HB156)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Co-Sponsored State Retirement and Pension System - Military Service Credit (HB191)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Co-Sponsored Silver Alert Program - Establishment (HB317)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Co-Sponsored Sales and Use Tax - Exemptions - Veterans' Organizations (HB317)<ref name="2009rs" /> * Co-Sponsored Natural Resources - Oysters - Dredge Devices (ban repealed. Chapter) (HB218)<ref name="license" />
==Election results==
{{Election box begin no change|title=2006 Maryland House of Delegates, 30th district<ref name="2006 results">{{cite web |url=https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2006/results/general/office_House_of_Delegates.html |title=Official 2006 Gubernatorial General Election results for House of Delegates |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections |access-date=August 12, 2007 |website=elections.maryland.gov}}</ref>}} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |candidate=Michael E. Busch |party=Democratic Party (United States) |votes=22,479 |percentage=17.1 }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |candidate=Virginia P. Clagett |party=Democratic Party (United States) |votes=22,360 |percentage=17.0 }} {{Election box winning candidate with party link no change |candidate=Ron George |party=Republican Party (United States) |votes=21,811 |percentage=16.6 }} {{Election box candidate no party link no change |candidate=Barbara Samorajczyk |party=Democratic Party (United States) |votes=21,758 |percentage=16.5 }} {{Election box candidate no party link no change |candidate=Andy Smarick |party=Republican Party (United States) |votes=20,594 |percentage=15.6 }} {{Election box candidate no party link no change |candidate=Ron Elfenbein |party=Republican Party (United States) |votes=20,457 |percentage=15.5 }} {{Election box candidate with party link no change |candidate=David Whitney |party=Constitution Party (United States) |votes=2,225 |percentage=1.7 }} {{Election box write-in with party link no change |votes=80 |percentage=0.1 }} {{Election box end}}
*'''2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District'''<ref name="2010 results">{{cite web |url=https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2010/results/General/StateResults_office_016_district_30.html |title=2010 General Election Official Results |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections |access-date=May 24, 2013 |website=elections.maryland.gov}}</ref> ::'''Voters to choose three:''' :{| class="wikitable" |- !Name !Votes !Percent !Outcome |- |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''Ron George''', Rep. |25,631 | 19.25% | '''Won''' |- |-{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Michael E. Busch, Dem. |23,995 | 18.02% | '''Won''' |- |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |Herb McMillan, Rep. |22,553 | 16.94% | '''Won''' |- |-{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. |21,142 | 15.88% | Lost |- |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |Seth Howard, Rep. |20,080 | 15.08% | Lost |- |-{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Judd Legum, Dem. |19,670 | 14.77% | Lost |- |Other Write-Ins | 89 | 0.07% | |- |}
*'''2014 Republican Gubernatorial Primary Election'''<ref name="2014 results">{{cite web |title=Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Governor / Lt. Governor |url=https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/results/primary/gen_results_2014_1_003-.html |website=elections.maryland.gov |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections |access-date=January 22, 2020 |date=July 16, 2014}}</ref><ref name="2014 candidates">{{cite web |title=2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List |url=https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2014/primary_candidates/gen_listings_2014_1_003-.html |website=elections.maryland.gov |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections |access-date=January 22, 2020 |date=July 8, 2014}}</ref>
:{| class="wikitable" |- !Name !Votes !Percent !Outcome |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |Larry Hogan / Boyd Rutherford |92,376 | 43.0% | '''Won''' |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |David R. Craig / Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio |62,639 | 29.1% | Lost |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |Charles Lollar / Kenneth R. Timmerman |33,292 | 15.5% | Lost |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''Ron George''' / Shelley Aloi |26,628 | 12.4% | Lost |}
*'''2018 Race for Maryland Senate – 30th District'''<ref name="2018 results">{{cite web |title=Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for State Senator |url=https://elections.maryland.gov/elections/2018/results/general/gen_results_2018_2_01530.html |website=elections.maryland.gov |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections |access-date=January 22, 2020 |date=December 11, 2018}}</ref>
:{| class="wikitable" |- !Name !Votes !Percent !Outcome |-{{Party shading/Democratic}} |Sarah K. Elfreth, Dem. |29,736 | 53.8% | '''Won''' |-{{Party shading/Republican}} |'''Ron George''', Rep. |24,639 | 44.6% | Lost |-{{Party shading/Libertarian}} |Christopher Wallace, Sr., Lib. | 826 | 1.5% | Lost |- |Other Write-Ins | 38 | 0.1% | |}
==Volunteer work==
Prior to his jewelry work, George was a volunteer counselor at Covenant House in New York City for two years. He has also been a volunteer director for the Conquest Boys' Club, volunteering from 1996 until 2002. He has been working for the Springhill Center for Family Development since 2002 and has been a National Board member of Traditions of Roman Catholic Homes, a home-schooling support organization, since 1998.
Ron George is also a member of the Annapolis Business Association, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. He received the Ronald Reagan Award from the Annapolis Republican Central Committee in 2005. Additionally, he is a Sunday School teacher for St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis.
==Acting career== George is a member of the Screen Actors Guild.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2014/04/28/also-on-the-ron-george-resume-soap-opera-roles/ |date=April 28, 2014 |access-date=June 21, 2014 |newspaper=The Baltimore Sun |title=Also on the Ron George resume: soap opera roles |first=Erin |last=Cox}}</ref> He has made appearances in movies such as ''Chances Are'' and ''Broadcast News''. He has also appeared in ''The Doctors'', a soap opera, in the late 1970s.
==Notes and references== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{cite web |title=Ronald A. George, Maryland State Delegate |url=https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/former/html/msa14645.html |website=Maryland Manual On-Line |publisher=Maryland State Archives |access-date=January 22, 2020 |date=September 29, 2015}} * [http://www.voterongeorge.com/ Ron George Campaign website] * [http://www.rongeorgejewelers.com/ Ron George Jewelers website]
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