Lloyal Randolph facts for kids

Lloyal Randolph (born April 6, 1904 – died October 1983) was an important American politician. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates. This group of lawmakers helps make rules for the state of Maryland. Randolph was also the second person to lead the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works to make sure African American voices are heard in the state government.

Early Life and Work

Lloyal Randolph was born in Keyser, West Virginia, on April 6, 1904. He went to public schools in Baltimore, Maryland. He worked as the Chief Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Elections in Baltimore. This job meant he helped manage how elections were run.

Randolph was also a leader in the Metro Democratic Organization. He was a member and past leader of the Monumental Elks Lodge No. 3. He also served as a Grand Trustee for the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World. Later, he became the National Grand Commissioner of Transportation for the Elks Grand Lodge. He was also the Treasurer of the Mondawmin Neighborhood Club.

Serving in the Legislature

Lloyal Randolph became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 5, 1968. He was appointed after Delegate Victorine Q. Adams left her seat. He represented the 4th legislative district.

In 1974, the state changed its district maps. Randolph won re-election to a new district, the 40th. He continued to serve the people of Maryland.

Randolph was also very active in national politics. He led the Democratic National Committee for Maryland's Minorities Division. He worked on campaigns for presidents like Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Adlai E. Stevenson. He also attended the Democratic National Convention. This is where the Democratic Party chooses its presidential candidate. He was also a statewide vice chairman for J. Millard Tawes when he ran for governor.

After leaving the legislature in 1981, Randolph continued to serve. He was appointed to a special Maryland State Commission. This group studied how banking and loan industries were regulated.