Yvette Lewis (politician)
Yvette Lewis is an American political executive and activist serving as the chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. Lewis assumed the role in December 2019, succeeding acting chair Cory V. McCray, and served until October 2023.[2] Lewis has previously served as chair of the party from 2011 to 2015.[3][4][5]
Yvette Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Lewis in 2023 | |
| Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party | |
| In office December 7, 2019 – October 6, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Cory V. McCray (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Everett Browning (acting) |
| In office May 13, 2011 – April 3, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Peter O'Malley |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Poole |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1952 or 1953 (age 70–71)[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Howard University (BM) |
Lewis was a superdelegate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[6] She is also a professional opera singer and lives in Bowie, Maryland.[7][1]
References
- "From Opera Singer To Md. Democratic Party Chair". WJZ-TV. Associated Press. May 29, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- Kurtz, Josh; Sears, Bryan P. (September 27, 2023). "Personnel news: State Dem chair stepping down, Patrick Hogan leaving state service to join Patrick Hogan at lobbying firm". Maryland Matters. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- Wood, Pamela (December 7, 2019). "Maryland Democrats turn to prior leader, Yvette Lewis, to guide party through to 2022 elections". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- "Officers / DNC members". The Maryland Democratic Party. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- Amenabar, Teddy (December 7, 2019). "Md. Democrats elect former chairwoman Yvette Lewis to lead party through 2022 elections". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- "Yvette Lewis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- Nitkin, Karen (January 16, 2002). "Fostering a young opera audience". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
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