Deb Rey

Deb Rey (born July 15, 1967) is a former American politician who represented District 29B in the Maryland House of Delegates from 2015 to 2019. In November 2018, she was unseated by Democratic challenger, and former Army Ranger, Brian Crosby.

Deb Rey
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 29B district
In office January 14, 2015 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by	John L. Bohanan Jr.
Succeeded by	Brian M. Crosby
Personal details
Born	Deborah C. Rey (1967-07-15) July 15, 1967 (age 58) St. Louis, Missouri
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jeff Lathrop
Children	2
Education	Affton High School, Affton, Missouri
Alma mater	University of Missouri, B.A. (political science), 1989. Webster University, M.A. (management), 2004.
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Air Force
Years of service	1989-2009
Rank	Major

Early life, education, and early career

Rey attended Affton High School in Affton, Missouri.^[1] She graduated from University of Missouri with a B.S. in Political Science in 1989. She earned a M.S. in Management from Webster University in 2004.^[2]

Rey served in the United States Air Force from 1989 to 2009, achieving the rank of major (O-4). After retiring from the Air Force, she moved to St. Mary's County, Maryland. She was elected president of the Republican Women of St. Mary's County in 2010, and president of the Republican Club of St. Mary's County in 2012. She was selected as the St. Mary's County Republican Woman of the Year for 2013.^[2]

Maryland House of Delegates

Elections

Rey was elected in 2014 to the Maryland House of Delegates from District 29B, which covers the southern part of St. Mary's County. She defeated John Bohanon by 76 votes.^[3]

Rey sought re-election in 2018, but was defeated by Brian M. Crosby by 942 votes.^[4] She again sought re-election in 2022, but was again defeated by Crosby.^[5]

Committee assignments, leadership positions and caucus memberships

• Judiciary Committee (2015–2019), Deputy Minority Whip (2018–2019)^[2]
• Juvenile law Subcommittee (2015–2019)^[2]
• Criminal Justice Subcommittee (2017–2019)^[2]
• Chair, St. Mary's County Delegation (2016–2019)^[2]
• Commissioner, Oyster Advisory Commission (2016–2019)^[2]
• Tri-County Council (2015–2019)^[2]
• Maryland Veterans Caucus (2015–2019)^[2]
• Maryland Military Installation Legislative Caucus (2017–2019)^[2]
• Women Legislators of Maryland (2015–2019)^[2]

Personal life

Rey and her husband, Jeff Lathrop, have two children.^[1]