David R. Craig

David R. Craig (born June 12, 1949) is an American Republican Party politician from the State of Maryland who unsuccessfully sought the Republican nomination for Governor of Maryland in 2014. He was appointed, and sworn in as Harford County Executive on July 7, 2005. Craig was elected in 2006 and re-elected in 2010. Craig previously served in the Maryland State Senate in 1995–99 representing Harford County and in 1990-94 in the Maryland House of Delegates. He was also elected Mayor of Havre de Grace from 1985 to 1989 and 2001 to 2005. David was a teacher and assistant principal in the Harford County Public School System for thirty-four years.

David Craig
Craig (c.2011)
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Planning
In office
February 1, 2015  July 28, 2016
Preceded byRichard Eberhart Hall
Succeeded byWendi W. Peters
6th Executive of Harford County
In office
July 7, 2005  December 1, 2014
Preceded byJames Harkins
Succeeded byBarry Glassman
34th Mayor of Havre de Grace
In office
2001–2005
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the 34th district
In office
1995–1999
Preceded byHabern W. Freeman
Succeeded byNancy Jacobs
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 34th district
In office
1991–1994
Preceded byBarbara Osborn Kreamer
Succeeded byDavid D. Rudolph
31st Mayor of Havre de Grace
In office
1985–1989
Member of the Havre de Grace City Council
In office
1979–1985
Personal details
Born (1949-06-12) June 12, 1949
Havre de Grace, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Melinda Lee Blevins
(m. 1971)
Children3
Alma materTowson University (B.S.)
Morgan State University
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