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Melvin L. Stukes
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 44th district
In office
January 10, 2007 – January 14, 2015
Preceded by Jeffrey Paige
Succeeded by Keith E. Haynes
Baltimore City Council
In office
1991–2004
Preceded by Ed Reisienger
Succeeded by Helen Holton
Personal details
Born (1948-03-15)March 15, 1948
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died September 21, 2024(2024-09-21) (aged 76)
Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse Divorced
Children 2 daughters
Residences Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation Administrator

Melvin L. Stukes (March 15, 1948 – September 21, 2024) was an American politician who represented the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates. Stukes was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Prior to winning a seat in the Maryland General Assembly, Stukes served 13 years in the Baltimore City Council.

Background

Delegate Stukes was born in Baltimore, his father was in the Navy and the family moved several times during his childhood. He graduated from Scott's Branch High school in Summerton, South Carolina. After high school he enlisted in U.S. Air Force, served three years until 1968 and later entered Morgan State University, where he earned a B.S. in business administration in 1975.

Due to redistricting, District 44 was divided into 44A and 44B, which resulted in three incumbent delegates, including Stukes, having to run for the same district seat. Stukes came in third.

Stukes died in Pikesville, Maryland on September 21, 2024, at the age of 76.

Democratic primary election results, 2014

  • 2014 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 44A
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Keith E. Haynes 1734   43.4%    Won
Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. 1574   39.4%    Lost
Melvin L. Stukes 523   17.3%    Lost

Democratic primary election results, 2010

  • 2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District
Voters to choose three: (only the top 6 finishers are shown)
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Keith E. Haynes 4859   25.9%    Won
Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. 4481   13.9%    Won
Melvin L. Stukes 3321   17.7%    Won
Ruth M. Kirk 2860   15.2%    Lost
Chris Blake 973   5.1%    Lost
Gary T. English 907   4.8%    Lost

General election results, 2006

  • 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District
Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Melvin L. Stukes Dem. 13,173   34.0%    Won
Ruth M. Kirk, Dem. 12,894   33.3%    Won
Keith E. Haynes, Dem. 12,565   32.4%    Won
Other Write-Ins 129   0.3%    
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