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Wayne Gilchrest (Wayne Thomas Gilchrest) was born on 15 April, 1946 in Rahway, New Jersey, U.S., is an American politician (born 1946). Discover Wayne Gilchrest's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

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Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 15 April, 1946
Birthday 15 April
Birthplace Rahway, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1946

Wayne Thomas Gilchrest (born April 15, 1946) is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives representing Maryland's 1st congressional district.

1964

After graduating high school in 1964, he joined the United States Marine Corps.

His tour of duty saw action during the invasion of the Dominican Republic, and later the Vietnam War.

He earned the rank of Sergeant in Vietnam where, as a platoon leader, he was wounded in the chest.

Gilchrest was decorated with the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Navy Commendation Medal.

He is a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Military Order of the Purple Heart.

1969

In 1969, he received an associate's degree from Wesley College in Dover, Delaware.

He then spent a semester in Kentucky studying rural poverty in Appalachia.

1973

He went on to receive a bachelor's degree in history from Delaware State College in 1973.

Since then, he has done some work towards a master's degree at Loyola College in Baltimore.

1988

While teaching at Kent County High School on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Gilchrest ran against four-term 1st District Democratic incumbent Roy Dyson in 1988.

Dyson was plagued by allegations of improper contributions from defense contractors, questions about his sexual orientation, and the suicide of his top staffer.

Despite being badly outspent, Gilchrest lost narrowly to Dyson.

1990

He sought a rematch in 1990; this time soundly beating Dyson by 14%.

1992

In 1992, he survived a close contest against Tom McMillen, who had represented the 4th District before being drawn into the 1st District.

Gilchrest won by only 3%, largely by swamping McMillen on the Eastern Shore.

He wouldn't face serious opposition again for over a decade.

1993

In 1993, Gilchrest was the lone Republican vote in support of a bill that would have created DC Statehood.

Aside from his socially liberal stance, Gilchrest has drawn attention for his stance on the Iraq War.

Though he initially supported the war, Gilchrest's support waned as the occupation became increasingly violent, expressing his support for the Iraq Study Group Report and called on setting a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq.

2006

While Democrats and Republicans were nearly tied in registration in 2006 (183,332 Democrats to 180,856 Republicans ), the district had a strong tinge of social conservatism that usually favored Republicans.

2007

Gilchrest broke ranks with his party more often than any other House member in 2007.

Gilchrest also joined 16 Republicans and 229 Democrats voting in favor of House Concurrent Resolution (H.CON.RES) 63, a non-binding resolution expressing disapproval for the Iraq War troop surge of 2007.

Gilchrest's moderate voting record resulted in vigorous primary challenges from Republicans who considered him a Republican in Name Only.

2008

In 2008, Gilchrest was defeated in the Republican primary by State Senator Andy Harris.

Following his departure from politics he has worked on environmental education.

He is also a member of the ReFormers Caucus of Issue One.

However, none were successful until 2008.

That year, State Senator Andrew Harris, State Senator E. J. Pipkin, Joe Arminio, and Robert Banks challenged Gilchrest in the 2008 Republican primary.

Harris was strongly supported by the Club for Growth.

Harris defeated Gilchrest in the Republican primary, with Pipkin finishing third.

After Gilchrest's loss in the primary, he broke with his party and endorsed Queen Anne's County State's Attorney Frank Kratovil, the Democratic nominee, in the general election, being quoted as saying, "Let's see, the Republican Party, or my eternal soul?"

and "Party loyalty, or integrity?"

2013

The 1st had a Cook Partisan Voting Index rating of R+13, indicating that it was a strongly Republican district, and supported President Bush's re-election with over 60% of the vote.

Gilchrest was a member of many moderate Republican groups such as the Republican Main Street Partnership, Republicans for Environmental Protection, and the Republican Majority For Choice.

He was also the co-chairman of the Congressional Climate Change Caucus together with Democrat John Olver (MA-1).

Gilchrest was a Republican co-sponsor of Rep. Marty Meehan's "Military Readiness Enhancement Act" which would have repealed the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy.

Gilchrest also spoke in favor of same-sex marriage while the Maryland Legislature was considering legalizing it, calling same-sex marriage a matter of "social justice, civil rights and a more viable democracy."

2019

In 2019, Gilchrest changed his party affiliation to Democratic.

Born in Rahway, New Jersey, Gilchrest was the fourth child of Elizabeth and Arthur Gilchrest's six boys.