Joseph V. Lutz (born May 30, 1948) is an American politician. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 35A from 1983 to 1990.

Joseph V. Lutz
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 35A district
In office
1983–1990
Preceded bydistrict established
Succeeded byJames M. Harkins (R) and Donald C. Fry (D)
Personal details
Born (1948-05-30) May 30, 1948 (age 75)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJoyce Petr
Children2
Alma materTowson State University (BS)
Johns Hopkins University (MS)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • teacher
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceMaryland Army National Guard (1970–1973)
U.S. Army Reserve (1973–1979)
Years of service1970–1979

Early life edit

Joseph V. Lutz was born on May 30, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Calvert Hall High School. Lutz graduated from Towson State University with a Bachelor of Science in 1970. He graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in 1979.[1]

Career edit

Lutz worked in his family-owned lumber and hardware business from 1966 to 1974. He then served in the Maryland Army National Guard from 1970 to 1973 and then the U.S. Army Reserve from 1973 to 1979. Lutz was a teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools from 1970 to 1979. He then served as an account manager at Digital Equipment Corporation.[1]

Lutz served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1983 to 1990. He represented District 35A and was elected as a Democrat.[1][2] He ran again for District 35A in the election of 1990 and 1994, but lost both times to James M. Harkins and Donald C. Fry.[3][4]

Personal life edit

Lutz married Joyce Petr. They had two children.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Joseph V. Lutz". Maryland State Archives. February 27, 2001. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  2. ^ "House of Delegates, Legislative Districts 35, 35A, 35B (1975-1990)". Maryland State Archives. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  3. ^ "1990 Gubernatorial Election". Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
  4. ^ "1994 Gubernatorial Election". Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2022.