D. Bruce Poole | |
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.jpg) Poole at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. | |
| Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party | |
| In office 2015 – March 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Yvette Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Kathleen Matthews |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 2B district | |
| In office January 1995 – January 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Peter G. Callas |
| Succeeded by | Christopher B. Shank |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1959 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University (B.A., J.D.) |
D. Bruce Poole (born June 17, 1959) is the former Chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party. He was formerly a member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 2B, which covers Washington County, Maryland.
Poole was first elected to office in 1986 when he defeated Republican Ronald J. Stansbury for the seat in District 3A. In 1990, he captured 95% of the vote to maintain his seat.[1] In 1994, Poole narrowly won reelection by defeating Republican Richard D. Wiles by 66 votes. He was defeated in 1998 by Republican Christopher Shank.