Yvette Lewis (politician)

Yvette Lewis is an American political executive and activist serving as the Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. Lewis assumed the role in December 2019, succeeding acting chair Cory V. McCray. Lewis has previously served as chair of the party from 2011 to 2015.[2][3][4]

Yvette Lewis
Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office December 7, 2019
Preceded by	Cory V. McCray (Acting)
In office May 13, 2011 – April 3, 2015
Preceded by	Peter O'Malley
Succeeded by	Bruce Poole
Personal details
Born	1952/1953 (age 67–68)[1]
Political party	Democratic
Education	Howard University (BM)

Lewis served as a superdelegate at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[5] Lewis is a professional opera singer and lives in Bowie, Maryland.[6][1]

References

1. "From Opera Singer To Md. Democratic Party Chair". WJZ-TV. Associated Press. May 29, 2011. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
2. Wood, Pamela (December 7, 2019). "Maryland Democrats turn to prior leader, Yvette Lewis, to guide party through to 2022 elections". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
3. "Officers / DNC members". The Maryland Democratic Party. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
4. Amenabar, Teddy (December 7, 2019). "Md. Democrats elect former chairwoman Yvette Lewis to lead party through 2022 elections". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
5. "Yvette Lewis". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
6. Nitkin, Karen (January 16, 2002). "Fostering a young opera audience". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 21, 2020.