Political party Democratic | Name Paul Pinsky | |
Born March 5, 1950 (age 74)
Camden, New Jersey, U.S. ( 1950-03-05 ) Residence University Park, Maryland Occupation Teacher and Union Organizer | ||
Paul G. Pinsky (born March 5, 1950) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. He is currently serving in his 4th full term in the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 22 in Prince George's County.
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Background
Pinsky was born in Camden, New Jersey on March 5, 1950. He was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1986, serving one full and one partial terms before being appointed to an open seat in the Maryland State Senate. He attended the George Washington University.
In the legislature
Pinsky has been a member of the Maryland State Senate since 1994. He has gained a reputation as a champion of progressive causes, especially in relation to education and the environment. Pinsky currently sits on the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee.