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Paul Konka (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Maryland House of Delegates to represent District 42A. He lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Konka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Konka was a 2018 candidate for District 3 member of the Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Konka lost the general election on November 6, 2018, after advancing from the primary on June 26, 2018.
Biography
Paul Konka was born in Portland, Oregon. Konka served in the United States Navy from 1973 to 1997. He earned an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1973. He earned a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University and a J.D. from the University of Oregon.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Maryland House of Delegates elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A
Incumbent Nino Mangione defeated Paul Konka in the general election for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Nino Mangione (R) | 58.6 | 12,009 |
 | Paul Konka (D)  | 41.3 | 8,475 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 20,506 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A
Paul Konka advanced from the Democratic primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Paul Konka | 100.0 | 3,154 |
| Total votes: 3,154 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A
Incumbent Nino Mangione advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland House of Delegates District 42A on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nino Mangione | 100.0 | 3,590 |
| Total votes: 3,590 | |||
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2020
See also: Maryland's 7th Congressional District special election, 2020
Maryland's 7th Congressional District special election (February 4, 2020 Democratic primary)
Maryland's 7th Congressional District special election (February 4, 2020 Republican primary)
General election
Special general election for U.S. House Maryland District 7
Kweisi Mfume defeated Kim Klacik in the special general election for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kweisi Mfume (D) | 73.8 | 111,955 |
 | Kim Klacik (R) | 25.1 | 38,102 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.1 | 1,661 | ||
| Total votes: 151,718 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7
The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on February 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kweisi Mfume | 43.0 | 31,415 |
 | Maya Rockeymoore Cummings | 17.1 | 12,524 | |
 | Jill Carter | 16.0 | 11,708 | |
 | Terri L. Hill | 7.4 | 5,439 | |
 | F. Michael Higginbotham | 4.4 | 3,245 | |
 | Harry Spikes | 3.5 | 2,572 | |
 | Saafir Rabb | 1.8 | 1,327 | |
 | Jay Jalisi | 1.7 | 1,257 | |
 | Talmadge Branch | 1.1 | 810 | |
 | Mark Gosnell | 0.8 | 579 | |
 | T. Dan Baker | 0.5 | 377 | |
 | Charles Stokes | 0.4 | 297 | |
| Paul Konka | 0.3 | 251 | |
| Darryl Gonzalez | 0.3 | 245 | |
| Alicia Brown | 0.2 | 180 | |
| Leslie Grant | 0.2 | 176 | |
 | Anthony Carter Sr. | 0.2 | 155 | |
| Jay Fred Cohen | 0.2 | 150 | |
| Matko Lee Chullin III | 0.1 | 79 | |
 | Charles Smith | 0.1 | 75 | |
 | Adrian Petrus | 0.1 | 60 | |
| Nathaniel Costley Sr. | 0.1 | 49 | |
| Dan Hiegel | 0.0 | 31 | |
| Jermyn Michael Davidson | 0.0 | 31 | |
| Total votes: 73,032 | |||
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Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7
The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 7 on February 4, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kim Klacik | 40.2 | 4,525 |
 | Elizabeth Matory | 24.3 | 2,740 | |
| James Arnold | 12.4 | 1,401 | |
 | Reba Hawkins | 8.1 | 913 | |
 | Christopher Anderson | 7.6 | 852 | |
 | William Newton | 3.7 | 414 | |
 | Ray Bly | 2.1 | 236 | |
| Brian Brown | 1.6 | 185 | |
| Total votes: 11,266 | |||
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Candidate profile
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "Paul Konka is a retired Navy Captain (O-6) as well as having retired from the Federal Government after serving in five separate agencies, the last being the Department of Health and Human Services, where he was one of the key individuals at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) overseeing the Medicare Administrative Contractors. As a Supervisory Accountant at CMS, he was responsible for its financial statements, as well as the internal controls of the agency. For the last five years he has been a substitute teacher in the Baltimore County Public Schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade) and an adjunct assistant professor with the University of Maryland Global Campus where he teaches business finance and personal finance. Previously he was a professor of finance at the University of Notre Dame. He was also a management consultant with Booz, Allen, and Hamilton and has served as a park ranger at Crater Lake National Park. You may have seen him on VEEP and House of Cards, where he was one of the White House press reporters.He has earned the following degrees: BA (History) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, MBA (Finance and Investments) from the George Washington University, and JD (Law) from the University of Oregon.
He is married with two adult daughters and one granddaughter.In 2019 he was elected to the Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. House Maryland District 7 in 2020.
2018
General election
General election for Baltimore County Public Schools, District 3
Incumbent Kathleen Causey defeated Paul Konka in the general election for Baltimore County Public Schools, District 3 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Causey (Nonpartisan) | 75.4 | 32,085 |
| Paul Konka (Nonpartisan) | 24.1 | 10,243 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 219 | ||
| Total votes: 42,547 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Baltimore County Public Schools, District 3
The following candidates ran in the primary for Baltimore County Public Schools, District 3 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathleen Causey (Nonpartisan) | 51.5 | 8,603 |
| ✔ | | Paul Konka (Nonpartisan) | 10.9 | 1,817 |
| Michael Voelker (Nonpartisan) | 9.9 | 1,656 | |
| Joan Magnani (Nonpartisan) | 9.5 | 1,588 | |
 | John Egan (Nonpartisan) | 6.0 | 1,004 | |
| John Lang III (Nonpartisan) | 4.9 | 826 | |
| Michael Petrella (Nonpartisan) | 3.8 | 636 | |
| Paul Evitts (Nonpartisan) | 3.5 | 583 | |
| Total votes: 16,713 | |||
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Endorsements
Konka received endorsements from the Teachers Association of Baltimore County and the Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County.[2][3]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Paul Konka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Konka's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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With experience in government, education, the military, private industry, and politics, and advance degrees in finance and law, I am uniquely qualified to represent the people of District 42A.
I have lived in the District 42A boundaries for over twenty years. Originally from Oregon, my Navy career took me around the world and I have been a resident of Maryland for thirty-five years, almost all of it in Baltimore County.
My experience in government (in five different departments) means that I understand what laws are needed and what laws are ineffective. I retired from the federal government in 2014, and my last job was at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), where I and my team saved the government over one billion dollars in administrative costs for the Medicare program. Since retiring from government seven years ago,I have been a substitute teacher in Baltimore County (grades K-12) and a finance professor at the University of Maryland Global Campus where I teach business finance and personal finance. Previously I was a finance professor at the University of Notre Dame.
At the outbreak of the pandemic, I returned to government for two years to use my expertise to protect the financial integrity of the $193 billion COVID-19 Provider Relief Funds by the establishing audit protocols.
I am a retired Navy Captain and served honorably for 24 years.
I am married with two adult daughters and two grandchildren.
- It’s no secret that America is becoming increasingly polarized. We do not need extremists from either party in Annapolis. I will represent all District 42A residents—regardless of their party—and do so from a common sense viewpoint.
- We need to combat climate change in Maryland while at the same time creating new clean energy jobs. We need to protect northern Baltimore County and make it an even more enjoyable place to live and to raise our families. I have been endorsed by the Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters, and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund.
- Women's health care is between a woman and her doctor--not the Government. I trust women to know what is best for themselves.
Environment, Education, Women's Healthcare, and Financial Responsibility.
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2020
Paul Konka completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Konka's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Paul Konka is a retired Navy Captain (O-6) as well as having retired from the Federal Government after serving in five separate agencies, the last being the Department of Health and Human Services, where he was one of the key individuals at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) overseeing the Medicare Administrative Contractors. As a Supervisory Accountant at CMS, he was responsible for its financial statements, as well as the internal controls of the agency. For the last five years he has been a substitute teacher in the Baltimore County Public Schools (kindergarten through twelfth grade) and an adjunct assistant professor with the University of Maryland Global Campus where he teaches business finance and personal finance. Previously he was a professor of finance at the University of Notre Dame. He was also a management consultant with Booz, Allen, and Hamilton and has served as a park ranger at Crater Lake National Park. You may have seen him on VEEP and House of Cards, where he was one of the White House press reporters.
He has earned the following degrees: BA (History) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, MBA (Finance and Investments) from the George Washington University, and JD (Law) from the University of Oregon.
He is married with two adult daughters and one granddaughter.
In 2019 he was elected to the Baltimore County Democratic State Central Committee.
- Climate Change. If we do not solve this problem--and solve it relatively quickly--we might not survive to solve the other problems. We must move rapidly to meet the 2015 Paris Climate Accord goal of holding global warming to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above pre-industrial levels. That will prevent an estimated 150 million deaths from air pollution (NYTimes Magazine, December 20, 2019). In Baltimore, provide "cool roofs" to reflect sunlight and reduce indoor and outdoor temperatures and plant thousands of shade trees.
- Financial Responsibility. Government deficits approaching one trillion dollars ($984 billion in fiscal year 2019, which was $205 billion more than in the previous year) are irresponsible and must end. We should have budget surpluses (as we did under President Clinton) during good economic times so that temporary deficits can see us through future recessions.
- Civil Discourse. Rather than two sides (political left and right) yelling at one another, we should address any problems in a thoughtful manner, without resorting to name-calling. One can disagree without being disagreeable.
The environment, finances, and education.
The assassination of JFK.
Selling newspapers when I was 9 and 10 years old. I bought the newspapers for 3 cents and sold them for a nickle. We were allowed to enter bars even at that age to sell the papers. I kept that job until we moved and then I had a paper route. My first job after college was as an Ensign in the United States Navy. I had that job for 24 years and retired as a Captain.
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2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
- See also: Ballotpedia's candidate surveys
Paul Konka participated in Ballotpedia's candidate survey on June 2, 2018. The survey questions appear in bold, and Paul Konka's responses follow below.[4]
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
| “ | 1) SAFE SCHOOLS. The first priority of an effective education is a safe learning environment. This does not mean arming teachers. As a veteran and marksman, I can assure you that such an idea is foolhardy. However, an armed School Resource Officer or Police Officer for every school may be a necessity in the current environment. Their very presence will also assist in decreasing disciplinary problems. 2) EMPOWERED TEACHERS. As a substitute teacher in BCPS for the last four years, I have experienced some of what the full-time teachers endure. Teaching is a rewarding, but tough job and I will support teachers as an articulate advocate for reasonable pay, reasonable class sizes, and empowerment to maximize their effectiveness. I am the only candidate in District 3 who has been endorsed by the Teachers Association of Baltimore County and the Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County. |
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What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Why?
| “ | Education because it is a critical foundation for a successful society.Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; invalid names, e.g. too many[6]
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What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
| “ | I am the product of the public school system. My two daughters are the product of the Baltimore Country Public Schools (BCPS) system. For the last four years I have been a substitute teacher at numerous Baltimore County Public Schools, grades kindergarten through sixth grade. I am also an adjunct professor with the University of Maryland University College, where I teach business finance and personal finance. I was a professor of finance at the University of Notre Dame 30 years ago. I have a Masters of Business Administration degree (finance major) from the George Washington University. I have served as a Contracting Officer and administered small contracts (tens of thousands of dollars) to large contracts (tens of millions of dollars). I am a retired Navy Captain with 24 years of service and was the Commanding Officer of two contracting units. I was a Supervisory Accountant at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services where I instituted effective internal controls over the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a member of the Board of Education, I will bring that same level of expertise to ensure that the BCPS administrators will operate in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner.[6] | ” |
| “ | Restoring the reputation of the Baltimore County Public School system and providing a first-rate educational experience for all of the students of Baltimore County.[6] | ” |
| “ | By Maryland law, the Board of Education of Baltimore County (Board) is authorized to “determine, with advice of the county Superintendent, the educational policies of the county school system.” In addition to developing policies, the Board has responsibilities for the school budget and school property. One of the priorities for the school system is to ensure that the school budget is robust enough to ensure that teachers are paid adequately so that we do not have the problems that have been in the news recently regarding teacher walkouts in Arizona, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and West Virginia. To ensure an adequate school budget, it is critical that the Board can articulate its rationale to the County Executive and to the County Council, which approves the budget. Few people want their county taxes (which pay for the majority of budgeted school money) increased, and therefore it is imperative that the Board put together an efficient and effective budget. My experience as a finance professor and as a supervisory accountant will pay dividends to increase the probability that the Superintendent will develop such a budget.[6] | ” |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 26, 2020
- ↑ Baltimore Sun, "In Baltimore County exec race, Almond and Brochin land key endorsements", April 12, 2018
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia via email on June 2, 2018
- ↑ Note: The candidate's answers have been reproduced here verbatim without edits or corrections by Ballotpedia.
- ↑ Ballotpedia's candidate survey, "Paul Konka's responses," June 2, 2018
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
