Tony McConkey

Tony McConkey (born November 21, 1963) is a former elected official in the Maryland House of Delegates. He was first elected in 2002, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip, who ran for a State Senate seat. He served in District 33, which is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.^[1] He lost a bid for re-election in 2018 to Democratic challenger Heather Bagnall.

Tony McConkey
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 33A district
In office January 8, 2003 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by	Janet Greenip
Succeeded by	Heather Bagnall
Personal details
Born	(1963-11-21) November 21, 1963 (age 61) Cheverly, Maryland
Political party	Republican
Alma mater	University of Maryland, College Park (BA, BS) University of Maryland, Baltimore (JD)

Early years/education

Born in Cheverly, Maryland, he graduated in 1986 from the University of Maryland, College Park with a joint B.A. (government & politics) and B.S. (business management) degree. He attended the University of Maryland School of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1990.^[2]

Career

As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he served as Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee. McConkey fought in March 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller were the only dissenting votes.

Another issue that McConkey advocated for was limiting privileges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Janet Greenip to require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States. Currently, Maryland is one of several states that does not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license.^[3]

McConkey was a real estate broker.^[4] In 2010, he pleaded guilty to violating laws that protect homeowners during foreclosure and lost his real estate licence and was ordered by a judge to pay $75,000. He has sought to have his license restored.^[5]

McConkey's disbarment as an attorney in the state of Maryland is on record with the Maryland Court System.^[6]

In 2013, he was reprimanded by the House for introducing legislation that would have personally benefited him.^[7]

On November 8, 2018, McConkey was defeated by Heather Bagnall, a Democrat, for Delegate in District 33A by less than 1 percentage point (185 vote margin).^[8]

Legislative notes

• voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)^[9]
• voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)^[10]
• voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)^[11]
• voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)^[12]

Election results

• 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A^[13]

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
James King, Rep.	18,542	29.0%	Won
Tony McConkey, Rep.	16,655	26.0%	Won
Patricia Weathersbee, Dem.	15,226	23.8%	Lost
Paul G. Rudolph, Dem.	13,461	21.0%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	73	0.1%

Voters to choose two:

• 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A^[14]

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
David Boschert, Rep.	20,279	33.0%	Won
Tony McConkey Rep.	16,157	26.3%	Won
Jim Snider, Dem.	11,427	18.6%	Lost
Steve Rizzi, Dem.	10,939	17.8%	Lost
Michael Anthony Lagana, Unaffiliated	2,622	4.3%	Lost
Other Write-Ins	31	0.1%

Voters to choose two:

• 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District^[15]

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Michael E. Busch Dem.	24,075	21%	Won
Virginia P. Clagett, Dem.	24,036	21%	Won
Richard D'Amato, Dem.	20,223	18%	Won
Phillip D. Bissett, Rep.	18,690	16%	Lost
Anthony McConkey, Rep.	12,353	11%	Lost
Edward J. Turner, Rep.	14,119	12%	Lost

Voters to choose three:

• 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 22A^[16]

Name	Votes	Percent	Outcome
Anne Healey Dem.	8,475	31%	Won
Richard A. Palumbo, Dem.	9,246	34%	Won
Anthony McConkey, Rep.	5,584	20%	Lost
Keith L. Poptanich, Rep.	3,989	15%	Lost

Voters to choose two: