Yvette Lewis (politician) facts for kids
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Yvette Lewis
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Lewis in 2023
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| Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party | |
| In office December 7, 2019 – October 6, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Cory V. McCray (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Everett Browning (acting) |
| In office May 13, 2011 – April 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Peter O'Malley |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Poole |
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| Born | 1952/1953 (age 72–73) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Howard University (BM) |
Yvette Lewis was born in 1952 or 1953. She is an American leader in politics and a community helper. She was the main leader, called the chair, of the Maryland Democratic Party. She held this important role two times. Her first time was from 2011 to 2015, and her second time was from 2019 to 2023.
About Yvette Lewis
Yvette Lewis is also a professional opera singer. She lives in a town called Bowie, Maryland.
Her Role in Politics
Yvette Lewis has played a big part in the Democratic Party in Maryland. She first became the chair of the Maryland Democratic Party in 2011. She served in this position until 2015.
In 2016, she was a special delegate at the Democratic National Convention. This means she helped choose the party's candidate for president.
She became the party chair again in December 2019. She took over from Cory V. McCray, who was the acting chair. Yvette Lewis continued in this role until October 6, 2023. After she left, Everett Browning became the acting chair.
