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Nathaniel McFadden
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President pro tempore of the Maryland Senate
In office
January 10, 2007 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by Ida G. Ruben
Succeeded by Kathy Klausmeier
Member of the Maryland Senate
from the 45th district
In office
January 11, 1995 – January 9, 2019
Preceded by Nathan Irby
Succeeded by Cory V. McCray
Personal details
Born (1946-08-03) August 3, 1946 (age 79)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Education Baltimore City College
Morgan State University (BS, MS)

Nathaniel J. McFadden is an American politician. He was born on August 3, 1946. He served in the Maryland State Senate. He represented District 45 for many years. His time in the Senate was from 1995 to 2019. He also held a very important role. He was the Senate's President Pro Tem. This leadership position lasted from 2007 to 2019.

About Nathaniel McFadden

Nathaniel McFadden was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This was on August 3, 1946. He went to high school in Baltimore, Maryland. He graduated from Baltimore City College in 1964. After high school, he attended Morgan State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1968. His studies focused on geography and history education. Later, in 1972, he received a Master of Science degree. This degree was in history and social sciences.

McFadden's Career as an Educator

Before becoming a politician, Mr. McFadden was a teacher. He taught at Dunbar High School from 1968 to 1975. He also worked at Lake Clifton-Eastern High School. This was in Baltimore, Maryland. He started there in 1989. He was part of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). He continued this work until 1994. Mr. McFadden is married. He has three children and five grandchildren.

McFadden's Time in the Legislature

Nathaniel McFadden was a key leader in the Maryland Senate. He was the chairman of the Baltimore City Senate Delegation. This group represents Baltimore City in the Senate. He became the President Pro Tem of the Senate. This is a high-ranking position. Before that, he was the Majority Leader. He held that role from 2003 to 2007.

Committee Work in the Senate

Mr. McFadden was very active in different committees. He chaired the Joint Audit Committee starting in 2001. He was also a member of the Budget and Taxation Committee. He joined this committee in 1995. Within this committee, he worked on several subcommittees. These included public safety and transportation. He also focused on economic development and natural resources. He was involved in pensions and education. From 2007, he was the vice-chair of the capital budget subcommittee. He also served on the Special Joint Committee on Pensions.

Involvement with the Democratic Party

Nathaniel McFadden was an active member of the Democratic Party. In December 2007, he played a role in a presidential campaign. He was chosen to be a male delegate for Barack Obama. This was for the 2008 presidential election. He represented Maryland's 7th congressional district.

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