| Full Name: | Joanne C. Benson |
|---|---|
| Office: | State Senate (MD) - District 24, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/02/2010 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Female |
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| Birth Date: | 03/11/1941 |
| Birth Place: | Roanoake, VA |
| Home City: | Landover, MD |
| Religion: | Methodist |
Summary
Senator Joanne C. Benson
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts, Entertainment, and History
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
SB 715 - Amends Driver's License Requirements for Undocumented Individuals
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
March 25, 2013 - Repeals the provision that prohibited the issuance or renewal of ID cards and drivers licenses after July 1, 2015, to individuals that do not ...
Recent Public Statements
Issue Position: Issues
More Public Statements
As your State Senator, Joanne will continue to fight for: - A safe environment for our residents and families; committed to tackling gang and domestic ...
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition Committee Score | 100% |
| 2012 | Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition Floor Score | 100% |
| 2012 | Maryland State Education Association - NEA Positions | 83% |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Joanne Benson refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
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Contact Information
Capitol Email
joanne.benson@senate.state.md.us
Capitol Website
http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/05sen/html/msa12185.html
General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Delegate-Joanne-C-Benson/295897475604
Capitol
James Senate Office Building, Room 214
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401-1991
Phone: 410-841-3148
Phone: 301-858-3148
Fax: 410-841-3149
Fax: 301-858-3149
Toll Free: 800-492-7122 ext. 3148
