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Personal Details

Craig J. Zucker (b. March 23, 1975) is a Democratic member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 14. He was first appointed to the chamber in January 2016 to replace Karen Montgomery (D), who resigned on January 1, 2016. Zucker was sworn in to the chamber on February 4, 2016. Zucker is running for re-election in the primary on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Zucker served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 14 from 2010 to February 4, 2016.

Zucker earned his B.S in social science, law and government from St. Thomas Aquinas College in 1997 and his M.A. in government in 2004. His professional experience includes working as Deputy Chief of Staff to Maryland State Controller Peter Franchot.

Education

  • MA, Government, The John Hopkins University, 2004
  • BS, Social Science/Law and Government, Saint Thomas Aquinas College, 1993-1997

Professional Experience

  • MA, Government, The John Hopkins University, 2004
  • BS, Social Science/Law and Government, Saint Thomas Aquinas College, 1993-1997
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Comptroller of Maryland, 2007-2010
  • State Director, Maryland Home Care Service Employees International Union, 2004-2006
  • Deputy District Director, United States Representative Albert R. Wynn, 2003-2004
  • Community Liaison/Grants Coordinator, U.S. Representative Albert R. Wynn, 2000-2003
  • Legislative Director, Delegate Peter V. R. Franchot, 1999-2000
  • Scheduler, United States Senator Barbara Boxer, California, 1999
  • Scheduling Assistant, United States Senator Bill Bradley, New Jersey, 1996-1997
  • Intern, United States Senator Carl Levin, Michigan, 1997

Political Experience

  • MA, Government, The John Hopkins University, 2004
  • BS, Social Science/Law and Government, Saint Thomas Aquinas College, 1993-1997
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Comptroller of Maryland, 2007-2010
  • State Director, Maryland Home Care Service Employees International Union, 2004-2006
  • Deputy District Director, United States Representative Albert R. Wynn, 2003-2004
  • Community Liaison/Grants Coordinator, U.S. Representative Albert R. Wynn, 2000-2003
  • Legislative Director, Delegate Peter V. R. Franchot, 1999-2000
  • Scheduler, United States Senator Barbara Boxer, California, 1999
  • Scheduling Assistant, United States Senator Bill Bradley, New Jersey, 1996-1997
  • Intern, United States Senator Carl Levin, Michigan, 1997
  • Deputy Majority Leader, Maryland State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 14, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 14, 2018
  • Member, Maryland ABLE Program Task Force, 2015-2016
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 14, 2010-2016
  • Candidate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 14, 2002

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Co-Chair, Joint Audit Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Education, Maryland State Senate

Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Health, Maryland State Senate

Member, Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2011-2013

Member, Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, 2005-2006

Vice-Chair, Montgomery County Mid-County Recreation Advisory Board, 2004-2006

Current Legislative Committees

Co-Chair, Audit and Evaluation

Member, Budget and Taxation

Member, Pensions

Vice Chair, Rules

Co-Chair, Spending Affordability

Vice Chair, Subcommittee on Capital Budget

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Member, Subcommittee on Pensions

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MA, Government, The John Hopkins University, 2004
  • BS, Social Science/Law and Government, Saint Thomas Aquinas College, 1993-1997
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Comptroller of Maryland, 2007-2010
  • State Director, Maryland Home Care Service Employees International Union, 2004-2006
  • Deputy District Director, United States Representative Albert R. Wynn, 2003-2004
  • Community Liaison/Grants Coordinator, U.S. Representative Albert R. Wynn, 2000-2003
  • Legislative Director, Delegate Peter V. R. Franchot, 1999-2000
  • Scheduler, United States Senator Barbara Boxer, California, 1999
  • Scheduling Assistant, United States Senator Bill Bradley, New Jersey, 1996-1997
  • Intern, United States Senator Carl Levin, Michigan, 1997
  • Deputy Majority Leader, Maryland State Senate, 2019-present
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 14, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 14, 2018
  • Member, Maryland ABLE Program Task Force, 2015-2016
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 14, 2010-2016
  • Candidate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 14, 2002
  • Member, Health and Human Services Referral Board, 2019-present
  • Member, Juvenile Services Education Programs Workgroup, 2018-present
  • Member, Governor's Wellmobile Program Advisory Board, 2017-present
  • Member, Maryland Commission on Disabilities, 2016-present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Manna Food Center, 2006-present
  • Staff Assistant/PAC Assistant, American Council of Engineering Companies
  • Member, Executive Board, District 14 Democratic Club
  • Former Member, Fair Oaks Homeowners Association
  • Associate Member, Greater Colesville Civic Association
  • Member, Montgomery County Chapter, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
  • Member, National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League Pro-Choice America (NARAL)
  • Member, Olney Theatre Center
  • Member, Tanterra Homeowners Association
  • Member, Task Force to Study Restraint and Seclusion, 2017
  • Member, Interagency Steering Committee for Managing for Results, 2015-2016
  • Member, Land Use, Transportation, and Public Safety Committee, Montgomery County Delegation, 2015-2016
  • Member, Board of Directors, Carl M. Freeman Foundation, 2005-2006
  • Member, Board of Directors, Project Change, Olney, 2003-2004
  • Member, Board of Governors, Chelsea School, 2002-2004
  • Member, Board of Governors, Pershing School, 2002-2004
  • President, Montgomery County Young Democrats, 1999-2000