Donna Edwards
Donna Edwards (Democratic Party) was a member of theU.S. House, representingMaryland's 4th Congressional District. Edwards assumed office on June 17, 2008. Edwards left office on January 3, 2017.
Edwards (Democratic Party) ran for election to theU.S. House to representMaryland's 4th Congressional District. Edwards lost in the Democratic primary onJuly 19, 2022.
Edwards ran for election to theU.S. Senate seat being vacated byBarbara Mikulski in 2016.[1] She was defeated byChris Van Hollen in the Democratic primary.
Prior to her congressional career, Edwards served as the executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.[2]
Biography
Edwards was born in 1958 in Yanceyville,NC. She earned her B.A. from Wake Forest University and her J.D. from the Franklin Pierce Law Center. Prior to her congressional career, Edwards worked as an attorney, clerk, District of Columbia Superior Court judge, and executive director of the National Network to End Domestic Violence.[3]
Career
Below is an abbreviated outline of Edwards' academic, professional, and political career:[3]
- 2008-2017: U.S. Representative fromMaryland's 4th Congressional District
- Clerk, District of Columbia Superior Court Judge
- Executive Director, National Network to End Domestic Violence
- Executive Director, Foundation for a New Democracy
- Executive Director, the Arca Foundation
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2015-2016
Edwards served on the following committees:[4]
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Subcommittee on Space,Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Environment
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
2013-2014
Edwards served on the following committees:[5][6]
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Subcommittee on Environment
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics - Ranking Minority Member
- Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management
2011-2012
Edwards served on the following House committees:[7]
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
- Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment
- Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Subcommittee on Technology and InnovationRanking Member
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Key votes
114th Congress
The first session of the114th Congress enacted into law six out of the 2,616 introduced bills (0.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 1.3 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the first session. In the second session, the114th Congress enacted 133 out of 3,159 introduced bills (4.2 percent). Comparatively, the113th Congress had 7.0 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[8][9] For more information pertaining to Edwards's voting record in the 114th Congress, please see the below sections.[10]
Economic and fiscal
Trade Act of 2015
Trade adjustment assistance
On June 12, 2015, theHouse rejected thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015—by a vote of 126-302.Trade adjustment assistance (TAA) is a federal program providing American workers displaced by foreign trade agreements with job training and services. The measure was packaged withtrade promotion authority (TPA), also known as fast-track authority. TPA is a legislative procedure that allows Congress to define "U.S. negotiating objectives and spells out a detailed oversight and consultation process for during trade negotiations. Under TPA, Congress retains the authority to review and decide whether any proposed U.S. trade agreement will be implemented," according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Edwards was one of 144 Democrats to vote against the bill.[11][12]
Trade promotion authority On June 12, 2015, theHouse passed thetrade promotion authority (TPA) measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015 —by a vote of 219-211. TPA gives thepresident fast-track authority to negotiate trade agreements sent toCongress without the opportunity for amendment or filibuster. Although the House approved TPA, it was a largely symbolic vote given the measure was part of a package trade bill includingtrade adjustment assistance (TAA), which was rejected earlier the same day. Edwards was one of 157Democrats to vote against the measure.[13][14]
Trade promotion authority second vote After thetrade adjustment assistance (TAA) andtrade promotion authority (TPA) did not pass theHouse together on June 12, 2015, representatives voted to authorize TPA alone as an amendment toHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—on June 18, 2015. The amendment passed by a vote of 218-208, with all voting members of the House maintaining his or her original position on TPA except forTed Yoho (R-Fla.). Edwards was one of 158Democrats to vote against the amendment.[15][16]
Trade adjustment assistance second vote
TheHouse passedHR 1295—the Trade Preferences Extension Act of 2015—on June 25, 2015, by a vote of 286-138. TheSenate packagedtrade adjustment assistance (TAA) in this bill after the House rejected the TAA measure inHR 1314—the Trade Act of 2015. Along withtrade promotion authority (TPA), whichCongress passed as part ofHR 2146—the Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act—TAA became law on June 29, 2015. Edwards was one of 175Democrats to vote in favor of HR 1295.[17][18]
Defense spending authorization
On May 15, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1735—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 269-151. The bill "authorizes FY2016 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, including military personnel strengths. It does not provide budget authority, which is provided in subsequent appropriations legislation." Edwards voted with 142 otherDemocrats and eightRepublicans against the bill.[19] The Senate passed the bill on June 18, 2015, by a vote of 71-25. PresidentBarack Obamavetoed the bill on October 22, 2015.[20]
On November 5, 2015, theHouse passedS 1356—the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016—by a vote of 370-58. The second version of the $607 billion national defense bill included $5 billion in cuts to match what was approved in the budget and language preventing the closure of the Guantanamo Bay military prison.[21][22] Edwards voted with 134 otherDemocrats and 235Republicans to approve the bill.[23] On November 10, 2015, theSenate passed the bill by a vote of 91-3, and PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 25, 2015.[24]
2016 Budget proposal
On April 30, 2015, theHouse voted to approveSConRes11, a congressional budget proposal for fiscal year 2016, by a vote of 226-197. The non-binding resolution was designed to create 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. All 183Democrats who voted, including Edwards, voted against the resolution.[25][26][27]
2015 budget
On October 28, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1314—the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015—by a vote of 266-167. The bill increased military and domestic spending levels and suspended the debt ceiling until March 2017.[28] Edwards voted with 186Democrats and 79Republicans in favor of the bill.[29] It passed theSenate on October 30, 2015.[30] PresidentBarack Obama signed it into law on November 2, 2015.
Foreign Affairs
Iran nuclear deal
- See also:Iran nuclear agreement, 2015
On May 14, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 1191—the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 400-25. The bill required PresidentBarack Obama to submit the details of the nuclear deal with Iran for congressional review.Congress had 60 days to review the deal and vote to approve, disapprove, or take no action on the deal. During the review period, sanctions on Iran could not be lifted. Edwards voted with 176Democrats to approve the bill.[31][32]
Approval of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action On September 11, 2015, theHouse rejectedHR 3461—To approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 162-269. The legislation proposed approvingthe nuclear agreement with Iran. Edwards voted with 161Democrats for the bill.[33][34]
Suspension of Iran sanctions relief On September 11, 2015, theHouse approvedHR 3460—To suspend until January 21, 2017, the authority of the President to waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of sanctions pursuant to an agreement related to the nuclear program of Iran—by a vote of 247-186. HR 3460 prohibited "the President, prior to January 21, 2017, from: limiting the application of specified sanctions on Iran or refraining from applying any such sanctions; or removing a foreign person (including entities) listed in Attachments 3 or 4 to Annex II of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) from the list of designated nationals and blocked persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Asset Control of the Department of the Treasury." Edwards voted with 185Democrats against the bill.[35][36]
Presidential non-compliance of section 2 On September 10, 2015, theHouse passedH Res 411—Finding that the President has not complied with section 2 of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015—by a vote of 245-186. Section 2 of theIran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 required the president to submit all materials related to the nuclear agreement for congressional review. HouseRepublicans introduced the resolution because two agreements between the International Atomic Energy Agency and Iran were not submitted to Congress. Edwards voted with 185Democrats against the resolution.[37][38]
Export-Import Bank
On October 27, 2015, theHouse passedHR 597—the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015—by a vote of 313-118. The bill proposed reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank and allowing it to resume offering assistance in the form of loans and insurance to foreign companies that wanted to buy U.S. goods.[39] Edwards voted with 185Democrats and 127Republicans in favor of the bill.[40]
Domestic
USA FREEDOM Act of 2015
On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 2048—the Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ensuring Effective Discipline Over Monitoring Act of 2015 or the USA FREEDOM Act of 2015—by a vote of 338-88. The legislation revisedHR 3199—the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005—by ending the bulk collection of metadata under Sec. 215 of the act, requiring increased reporting from theForeign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and requiring the use of "a specific selection term as the basis for national security letters that request information from wire or electronic communication service providers, financial institutions, or consumer reporting agencies." Edwards voted with 40Democrats and 47Republicans against the legislation. It became law on June 2, 2015.[41][42]
Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
On May 13, 2015, theHouse passedHR 36—the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act—by a vote of 242-184. The bill proposed prohibiting abortions from being performed after a fetus was determined to be 20 weeks or older. The bill proposed exceptions in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother. Edwards voted with 179Democrats against the bill.[43][44]
Cyber security
On April 23, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1731—the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015—by a vote of 355-63. The bill proposed creating an information sharing program that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. It also proposed including liability protections for companies.[45] Edwards voted with 43Democrats and 19Republicans against the bill.[46]
On April 22, 2015, theHouse passedHR 1560—the Protecting Cyber Networks Act—by a vote of 307-116.[47] The bill proposed procedures that would allow federal agencies and private entities to share information about cyber threats. Edwards voted with 78Democrats and 37Republicans against the bill.[48]
Immigration
On November 19, 2015, theHouse passedHR 4038—the American SAFE Act of 2015—by a vote of 289-137.[49] The bill proposed instituting additional screening processes for refugees from Iraq and Syria who applied for admission to the U.S. Edwards voted with 134Democrats and twoRepublicans against the bill.[50]
113th Congress
The second session of the113th Congress enacted into law 224 out of the 3215 introduced bills (7 percent). Comparatively, the112th Congress had 4.2 percent of introduced bills enacted into law in the second session.[51] For more information pertaining to Edwards's voting record in the 113th Congress, please see the below sections.[52]
National security
DHS Appropriations
Edwards voted against HR 2217 - the DHS Appropriations Act of 2014. The bill passed the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 245 - 182 and was largely along party lines.[53]
Keystone Pipeline Amendment
Edwards voted in favor of House Amendment 69, which would have amended HR 3 to "require that the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, conduct a study of the vulnerabilities of the Keystone XL pipeline to a terrorist attack and certify that necessary protections have been put in place." The amendment failed on May 22, 2013, with a vote of 176 - 239 and was largely along party lines.[53]
CISPA (2013)
Edwards voted against HR 624 - the CISPA (2013). The bill passed the House on April 18, 2013, with a vote of 288 - 127. The bill permitted federal intelligence agencies to share cybersecurity intelligence and information with private entities and utilities.[54] The bill was largely supported by Republicans, but divided the Democratic Party.[53]
NDAA
Edwards did not vote on HR 1960 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014. The bill passed the House on June 14, 2013, with a vote of 315 - 108. Both parties were somewhat divided on the vote.[53]
Economy
Farm bill
On January 29, 2014, theU.S. House approved the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013,H.R. 2642, known as the Farm Bill.[55] The bill passed by a vote of 251-166. The nearly 1,000-page bill provides for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through 2018. The $1 trillion bill expanded crop insurance for farmers by $7 billion over the next decade and created new subsidies for rice and peanut growers that would kick in when prices drop.[56][57] However, cuts to the food stamp program cut an average of $90 per month for 1.7 million people in 15 states.[57] Edwards did not vote on the bill.
2014 Budget
On January 15, 2014, theRepublican-runHouse approvedH.R. 3547, a $1.1 trillion spending bill to fund the government through September 30, 2014.[58][59] The House voted 359-67 for the 1,582 page bill, with 64Republicans and threeDemocrats voting against the bill.[59] The omnibus package included 12 annual spending bills to fund federal operations.[60] It included a 1 percent increase in the paychecks of federal workers and military personnel, a $1 billion increase in Head Start funding for early childhood education, reduced funding to the Internal Revenue Service and the Environmental Protection Agency, and the protection of theAffordable Care Act from any drastic cuts. Edwards joined with the majority of theDemocratic party and voted in favor of the bill.[58][59]
Government shutdown
- See also:United States budget debate, 2013
On September 30, 2013, the House passed a final stopgap spending bill before the shutdown went into effect. The bill included a one-year delay of the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate and would have also stripped the bill of federal subsidies for congressional members and staff. It passed through the House with a vote of 228-201.[61] At 1 a.m. on October 1, 2013, one hour after the shutdown officially began, the House voted to move forward with going to a conference. In short order, Sen.Harry Reid rejected the call to conference.[62] Edwards voted against the stopgap spending bill that would have delayed the individual mandate.[63]
The shutdown ended on October 16, 2013, when the House took a vote on HR 2775 after it was approved by theSenate. The bill to reopen the government lifted the $16.7 trillion debt limit and funded the government through January 15, 2014. Federal employees also received retroactive pay for the shutdown period. The only concession made bySenate Democrats was to require income verification forObamacare subsidies.[64] The House passed the legislation shortly after the Senate, by a vote of 285-144, with all 144 votes against the legislation coming fromRepublican members. Edwards voted for HR 2775.[65]
Immigration
Morton Memos Prohibition
Edwards voted against House Amendment 136 - Prohibits the Enforcement of the Immigration Executive Order. The amendment was adopted by the House on June 6, 2013, with a vote of 224 - 201. The purpose of the amendment as stated on the official text is to "prohibit the use of funds to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce the Morton Memos." These memos would have granted administrative amnesty to certain individuals residing in the United States without legal status. The vote largely followed party lines.[53]
Healthcare
Healthcare Reform Rules
Edwards voted against House Amendment 450 - Requires Congressional Approval for Any Rules Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The amendment was adopted by the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 227-185. The amendment requires all changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act be approved by Congress before taking effect. The vote was largely along party lines.[53]
Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act
Edwards voted against HR 2009 - Keep the IRS Off Your Healthcare Act of 2013. The bill passed through the House on August 2, 2013, with a vote of 232-185. The bill would prevent the IRS and Treasury Secretary from enforcing the powers provided to them in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The vote largely followed party lines.[53]
Social issues
Amash amendment
Edwards voted in favor of House Amendment 413 - Prohibits the National Security Agency from Collecting Records Under the Patriot Act. The amendment failed on July 4, 2013, by a vote of 205-217. The amendment would have prohibited the collection of records by the National Security Agency under the Patriot Act. Both parties were split on the vote.[53]
Previous congressional sessions
Fiscal Cliff
Edwards voted for the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while also raising tax rates on the highest income levels. She was 1 of 172 Democrats that voted in favor of the bill. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.[66]
Issues
Presidential preference
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Edwards endorsedHillary Clinton for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S.presidential election.[67]
- See also:Endorsements for Hillary Clinton
Elections
2022
See also: Maryland's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 4
Glenn Ivey defeatedJeff Warner in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Glenn Ivey (D) | 90.1 | 144,168 |
 | Jeff Warner (R) | 9.7 | 15,441 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 400 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 160,009 | ||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Glenn Ivey | 51.8 | 42,791 |
 | Donna Edwards | 35.2 | 29,114 | |
 | Angela Angel | 5.7 | 4,678 | |
 | Tammy Allison | 2.1 | 1,726 | |
 | Kim Shelton | 1.6 | 1,354 | |
 | Greg Holmes | 1.2 | 1,024 | |
 | James Curtis | 0.9 | 763 | |
 | Matthew Fogg | 0.8 | 663 | |
| Robert McGhee | 0.7 | 549 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 82,662 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jazz Lewis (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4
Jeff Warner defeatedGeorge McDermott andEric Loeb in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 4 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jeff Warner | 58.7 | 2,414 |
 | George McDermott | 26.5 | 1,091 | |
| Eric Loeb | 14.8 | 607 | ||
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 4,112 | ||
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2016
Heading into the election, BallotpediaratedMaryland's U.S. Senate race as safely Democratic. In the U.S. Senate race in Maryland, incumbentBarbara Mikulski chose to retire, leaving the seat open in 2016. The election attracted a large number of Democratic, Republican and independent candidates.Chris Van Hollen (D) defeatedKathy Szeliga (R),Arvin Vohra (Libertarian),Margaret Flowers (Green), and several write-in candidates in the general election on November 8, 2016. Van Hollen defeated nine other Democrats to win the nomination, and Szeliga defeated 13 other Republicans in the primary. The primary elections took place on April 26, 2016.[68][69]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Chris Van Hollen | 60.9% | 1,659,907 | |
| Republican | Kathy Szeliga | 35.7% | 972,557 | |
| Green | Margaret Flowers | 3.3% | 89,970 | |
| N/A | Write-in | 0.1% | 3,736 | |
| Total Votes | 2,726,170 | |||
| Source:Maryland State Board of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Van Hollen | 53.2% | 470,320 | ||
| Donna Edwards | 38.9% | 343,620 | ||
| Freddie Dickson | 1.7% | 14,856 | ||
| Theresa Scaldaferri | 1.5% | 13,178 | ||
| Violet Staley | 1.2% | 10,244 | ||
| Lih Young | 1% | 8,561 | ||
| Charles Smith | 0.9% | 7,912 | ||
| Ralph Jaffe | 0.8% | 7,161 | ||
| Blaine Taylor | 0.7% | 5,932 | ||
| Ed Tinus | 0.3% | 2,560 | ||
| Total Votes | 884,344 | |||
| Source:Maryland State Board of Elections | ||||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Szeliga | 35.6% | 135,337 | ||
| Chris Chaffee | 13.7% | 52,066 | ||
| Chrys Kefalas | 9.6% | 36,340 | ||
| Richard Douglas | 7.6% | 29,007 | ||
| Dave Wallace | 6.1% | 23,226 | ||
| Sean Connor | 5.7% | 21,727 | ||
| Lynn Richardson | 5.5% | 20,792 | ||
| John Graziani | 4.4% | 16,722 | ||
| Greg Holmes | 4.3% | 16,148 | ||
| Mark McNicholas | 2.6% | 9,988 | ||
| Joseph Hooe | 2.2% | 8,282 | ||
| Anthony Seda | 1% | 3,873 | ||
| Richard Shawver | 0.8% | 3,155 | ||
| Garry Yarrington | 0.8% | 2,988 | ||
| Total Votes | 379,651 | |||
| Source:Maryland State Board of Elections | ||||
2014
Edwards ran forre-election to theU.S. House in 2014. She won the Democratic nomination in the primary election on June 24, 2014.[70] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna EdwardsIncumbent | 70.2% | 134,628 | |
| Republican | Nancy Hoyt | 28.3% | 54,217 | |
| Libertarian | Arvin Vohra | 1.5% | 2,795 | |
| Write-in | Others | 0.1% | 197 | |
| Total Votes | 191,837 | |||
| Source:Maryland Secretary of State Official Results | ||||
2012
Edwards ran in the2012 election for theU.S. House to representMaryland's4th District. On April 3, 2012, she defeated challengersIan Garner andGeorge McDermott in theDemocratic primary. She defeatedFaith Loudon in the November general elections.
Edwards was endorsed by the organizationProgressive Maryland in her race for re-election inMaryland's4th District.[71][72][73]
General election
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Donna EdwardsIncumbent | 77.2% | 240,385 | |
| Republican | Faith Loudon | 20.7% | 64,560 | |
| Libertarian | Scott Soffen | 2% | 6,204 | |
| N/A | Other Write-ins | 0.1% | 363 | |
| Total Votes | 311,512 | |||
| Source:Maryland State Board of Elections "Representative in Congress" | ||||
Democratic primary
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Donna EdwardsIncumbent | 91.8% | 42,815 |
| Ian Garner | 3.1% | 1,464 |
| George McDermott | 5.1% | 2,359 |
| Total Votes | 46,638 | |
Full history
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2010 On November 2, 2010, Donna Edwards won re-election to theUnited States House. She defeated Robert Broadus (R) in the general election.[74]
2008 On November 4, 2008, Donna Edwards won election to theUnited States House. She defeated Peter James (R), Thibeaux Lineceum (L), Darryn O'Shea Jackson (D), Steve Schulin (I) and Bobby Broadus (R) in the general election.[75]
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Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also:Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Donna Edwards did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House Maryland District 4 | Lost primary | $1,150,818 | $1,150,818 |
| 2014 | U.S. House (Maryland, District 4) | Won | $573,482 | N/A** |
| 2012 | U.S. House Maryland District 4 | Won | $783,055 | N/A** |
| 2010 | U.S. House Maryland District 4 | Won | $672,650 | N/A** |
| 2008 | U.S. House Maryland District 4 | Won | $1,457,357 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $4,637,362 | $1,150,818 | ||
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Personal Gain Index
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
- See also:Personal Gain Index (U.S. Congress)
ThePersonal Gain Index (U.S. Congress) is a two-part measurement that illustrates the extent to which members of theU.S. Congress have prospered during their tenure as public servants.
It consists of two different metrics:
PGI: Change in net worth
Based oncongressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available byOpenSecrets.org, Edwards' net worth as of 2012 was estimated between $16,137 and $45,134. That averages to$30,635.50, which was lower than the average net worth of Democratic representatives in 2012 of $5,700,168.36. Edwards ranked as the 399th most wealthy representative in 2012.[76] Between 2007 and 2012, Edwards' calculated net worth[77] decreased by an average of 17 percent per year. Between 2004 and 2012, the average annual percentage increase for a member of Congress was 15.4 percent.[78]
| Donna Edwards Yearly Net Worth | |
|---|---|
| Year | Average Net Worth |
| 2007 | $222,066 |
| 2012 | $30,635.50 |
| Growth from 2007 to 2012: | −86% |
| Average annual growth: | −17%[79] |
| Comparatively, theAmerican citizen experienced a median yearlydecline in net worth of-0.94%.[80] | |
The data used to calculate changes in net worth may include changes resulting from assets gained through marriage, inheritance, changes in family estates and/or trusts, changes in family business ownership, and many other variables unrelated to a member's behavior in Congress.
PGI: Donation Concentration Metric
Filings required by theFederal Election Commission report on the industries that give to each candidate. Using campaign filings and information calculated byOpenSecrets.org, Ballotpedia calculated the percentage of donations by industry received by each incumbent over the course of his or her career (or 1989 and later, if elected prior to 1988). Edwards received the most donations from individuals and PACs employed by thePublic Sector Unions industry.
From 2005-2014,23.05 percent of Edwards' career contributions came from the top five industries as listed below.[81]
| Donna Edwards Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $3,704,884 |
| Total Spent | $3,612,428 |
| Top five industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Public Sector Unions | $191,500 |
| Lawyers/Law Firms | $186,247 |
| Non-Profit Institutions | $184,500 |
| Industrial Unions | $149,949 |
| Misc Unions | $141,604 |
| % total in top industry | 5.17% |
| % total in top two industries | 10.2% |
| % total in top five industries | 23.05% |
Analysis
Ideology and leadership
Based on an analysis of bill sponsorship byGovTrack, Edwards was afar-left Democrat as of August 5, 2014. This was the same rating Edwards received in June 2013.[82]
Like-minded colleagues
The websiteOpenCongress tracks the voting records of each member to determine with whom he or she votes most and least often. The results include a member from each party.[83]
Edwards most often voted with: | Edwards least often voted with: |
Lifetime voting record
According to the websiteGovTrack, Edwards missed 93 of 5,277 roll call votes from June 2008 to September 2015. This amounted to 1.8 percent, which was lower than the median of 2.2 percent among representatives as of September 2015.[84]
Congressional staff salaries
The websiteLegistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Edwards paid her congressional staff a total of $764,951 in 2011. She ranked 4th on the list of the lowest paid Democratic representative staff salaries and ranked 36th overall of the lowest paid representative staff salaries in 2011. Overall,Maryland ranked 11th in average salary for representative staff. The averageU.S. House of Representatives congressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.[85]
Staff bonuses
According to an analysis byCNN, Edwards was one of nearly 25 percent of House members who gave their staff bonuses in 2012. Edwards's staff was given an apparent $25,000.00 in bonus money.[86]
National Journal vote ratings
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Each yearNational Journal publishes an analysis of how liberally or conservatively each member of Congress voted in the previous year.
2013
Edwards ranked 1st in the liberal rankings in 2013.[87]
2012
Edwards ranked 1st in the liberal rankings in 2012. There were 13 other representatives in the U.S. with this rank and none of them represented Maryland, making Edwards the most liberally ranked representative of Maryland for 2012.[88]
2011
Edwards ranked 1st in the liberal rankings in 2011.[89]
Voting with party
The websiteOpenCongress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus.
2014
Edwards voted with the Democratic Party93.9 percent of the time, which ranked 74th among the 204 House Democratic members as of August 2014.[90]
2013
Edwards voted with the Democratic Party95.4 percent of the time, which ranked 17th among the 201 House Democratic members as of June 2013.[91]
2016 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
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Donna Edwards Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: Maryland Supporting: Hillary Clinton Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview •Types of delegates •State election law and delegates •Superdelegates by state Edwards wasa superdelegate to the2016 Democratic National Convention fromMaryland.[92] Edwards was one of 24 superdelegates from Maryland. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Edwards supportedHillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[93]Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president onJuly 26, 2016.[94]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[95]
Maryland primary results
Hillary Clinton won Maryland's Democratic primary, defeatingBernie Sanders by nearly 30 percent.[96] In a CNN exit poll, Clinton swept voters over age 30 while Sanders swept voters age 18 to 29. The same exit poll showed that Clinton had the support of 73 percent of black respondents and 54 percent of white respondents. Clinton also won the support of voters at all income and education levels, according to exit polls.[97]Maryland Democratic Primary, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Hillary Clinton62.5% 573,242 60 Bernie Sanders 33.8% 309,990 35 Roque De La Fuente 0.4% 3,582 0 Other 3.3% 29,949 0 Totals 916,763 95 Source:The New York Times andMaryland Secretary of State Delegate allocation
Maryland had 120 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 96 werepledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state'spledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[98][99]
Twenty-four party leaders and elected officials served asunpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[98][100]
Personal
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Edwards lives in Fort Washington,Maryland. She has a grown son.[101]
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Footnotes
- ↑The Washington Post, "U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards said to be announcing Senate bid on Tuesday," March 9, 2015
- ↑Donna Edwards House Website, "Biography," accessed 2012(dead link)
- ↑3.03.1Biographical Guide to Members of Congress, "Donna F. Edwards," accessed November 30, 2011
- ↑U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Clerk, "Committee Information," accessed February 18, 2015
- ↑CQ.com, "House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress," accessed March 3, 2013
- ↑U.S. House of Representatives, "Committee assignments," accessed March 31, 2014
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "House of Representatives Committee Assignments," accessed November 30, 2011
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 113th Congress," accessed April 29, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 114th Congress," accessed January 5, 2017
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress," April 13, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 361," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 362," June 12, 2015
- ↑Roll Call, "Deadline for TAA Do-Over Vote Extended to July 30 (Updated)," June 15, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 374," June 18, 2015
- ↑Politico, "Trade turnaround: House backs new power for Obama," June 18, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 388," June 24, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Obama signs trade bills," June 29, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 239," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R. 1735," accessed May 27, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Redone defense policy bill sails through House," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S. 1356," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 618," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to S. 1356)," accessed November 12, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "S.Con.Res.11," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 183," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑The Hill, "Republicans pass a budget, flexing power of majority," accessed May 5, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 579," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Senate.gov, "On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314)," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 226," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 3461," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 493," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 3460," accessed September 10, 2015
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- ↑Congress.gov, "H Res 411," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 492," accessed September 10, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 597," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 576," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "H.R.2048," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 224," accessed May 26, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 36 - the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "HR 36," accessed May 16, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1731," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 173," accessed November 2, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 170," accessed November 1, 2015
- ↑Congress.gov, "HR 4038 - the American SAFE Act of 2015," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑Clerk.House.gov, "Final Vote Results for Roll Call 643," accessed November 20, 2015
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, First Session of the 112th Congress," accessed September 5, 2013
- ↑Congressional Record, "Resume of Congressional Activity, Second Session of the 113th Congress," accessed March 4, 2014
- ↑53.053.153.253.353.453.553.653.7Project Vote Smart, "Donna Edwards Key Votes," accessed October 14, 2013
- ↑The Library of Congress, "Bill Summary & Status - 113th Congress (2013 - 2014) - H.R.624," accessed August 27, 2013
- ↑Clerk of U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote 31: H.R. 2642," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑Politico, "House clears farm bill," accessed February 12, 2014
- ↑57.057.1NY Times, "Senate Passes Long-Stalled Farm Bill, With Clear Winners and Losers," accessed February 12, 2014
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- ↑Roll Call, "Omnibus Sails Through the Senate," January 16, 2014
- ↑Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑Buzzfeed, "Government Shutdown: How We Got Here," accessed October 1, 2013
- ↑Clerk of the U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 504," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑The Washington Post, "Reid, McConnell propose bipartisan Senate bill to end shutdown, extend borrowing," accessed October 16, 2013
- ↑U.S. House, "Final vote results for Roll Call 550," accessed October 31, 2013
- ↑U.S. House, "Roll Call Vote on the Fiscal Cliff," accessed January 4, 2013
- ↑Baltimore Sun, "Hillary Clinton unveils more than 70 Md. endorsements," November 17, 2015
- ↑Maryland State Board of Elections, "2016 Presidential Primary Election State Candidates List," accessed February 5, 2016
- ↑The New York Times, "Maryland Primary Results," April 26, 2016
- ↑Associated Press, "Primary Results 2014," accessed June 24, 2014
- ↑Hometown Annapolis, "Maryland gets C on Transparency," accessed March 26, 2012(dead link)
- ↑Progressive Maryland, "2012 Candidates," accessed March 26, 2012
- ↑Maryland State Board of Elections, "2012 Primary Results," accessed 2012
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑U.S. Congress House Clerk, "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 4, 2008," accessed March 28, 2013
- ↑OpenSecrets, "Edwards (D-MD), 2012," accessed February 18, 2014
- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth from either 2004 (if the member entered office in 2004 or earlier) or the member's first year in office (as noted in the chart below).
- ↑This number was found by dividing each member's total net worth growth percentage by the number of years included in the calculation.
- ↑This figure represents the total percentage growth divided by the number of years for which there are net worth figures for each member.
- ↑This figure was calculated using median asset data from the Census Bureau. Please see theCongressional Net Worth data for Ballotpedia spreadsheet for more information on this calculation.
- ↑OpenSecrets.org, "Rep. Donna Edwards," accessed September 24, 2014
- ↑GovTrack, "Edwards," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑OpenCongress, "Donna Edwards," accessed October 19, 2015
- ↑GovTrack, "Donna Edwards," accessed October 19, 2015
- ↑LegiStorm, "Donna Edwards," accessed 2012
- ↑CNN Politics, "Congressional bonuses in a time of cuts," accessed March 8, 2013
- ↑National Journal, "2013 Senate Vote Ratings," accessed July 17, 2014
- ↑National Journal, "TABLE: House Liberal Scores by Issue Area," February 26, 2013
- ↑National Journal, "Searchable Vote Ratings Tables: House," accessed February 23, 2012
- ↑OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑OpenCongress, "Voting With Party," accessed July 2014
- ↑Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com inFebruary 2016 andMay 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email toeditor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑Five Thirty Eight, “The Endorsement Primary,” June 7, 2016
- ↑To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us ateditor@ballotpedia.org.
- ↑Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
- ↑Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑98.098.1Democratic National Committee, "2016 Democratic National Convention Delegate/Alternate Allocation," updated February 19, 2016
- ↑The Green Papers, "2016 Democratic Convention," accessed May 7, 2021
- ↑Democratic National Committee's Office of Party Affairs and Delegate Selection, "Unpledged Delegates -- By State," May 27, 2016
- ↑Official House Site, "Biography," accessed November 30, 2011(dead link)
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