Peter Franchot
| Peter Franchot | |
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| 34th Comptroller of Maryland | |
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Assumed office January 22, 2007 |
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| Governor |
Martin O'Malley Larry Hogan |
| Preceded by | William Schaefer |
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| Born |
November 25, 1947 New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Maher |
| Children | Abigail Nicholas |
| Alma mater |
Amherst College Northeastern University |
| Website | Official website |
Peter V. R. Franchot (born November 25, 1947) is an American politician who is the 33rd and current Comptroller of Maryland.
Franchot, born in New Haven, Connecticut, attended Phillips Academy of Andover, Massachusetts, obtained a B.A. in English from Amherst College in 1973 and graduated from Northeastern University School of Law with a J.D. in 1978. Franchot now resides in Takoma Park, Maryland with his wife Anne Maher and his two children, Abigail and Nicholas. He has served his community as treasurer of the Longbranch Sligo Citizens Association, and as a coach for the Takoma Park Youth Soccer League and the Montgomery County Youth Hockey League.
Peter Franchot served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1970. Franchot has experience as an attorney and a self-employed business development consultant. From 1980 to 1986, Franchot served as staff director to Congressman Edward J. Markey. Prior to his election to statewide office, Comptroller Franchot served 20 years (1987-2007) in the General Assembly, representing the people of Montgomery County, Maryland in the Maryland House of Delegates. In 1988, while serving his first term in the Maryland General Assembly, Franchot ran for Maryland's 8th congressional district against incumbent Connie Morella (R-MD). Morella defeated Franchot, 63% to 37%, in the general election.
During his time in the Maryland House of Delegates, Franchot was a member of the Appropriations Committee and served on multiple subcommittees.
During Franchot’s service, prior to his appointment as the Comptroller of Maryland he served on several other committees as well.
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