Background
Stukes, Melvin L. was born on March 15, 1948.
Stukes, Melvin L. was born on March 15, 1948.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Morgan State University, 1975.
Prior to winning a seat in the Maryland General Assembly, Stukes served 13 years in the Baltimore City Council. Delegate Melvin. L. Stukes is currently being investigated by Governor Hogan"s office. Delegate Stukes was born in Baltimore, his father was in the Navy and the family moved several times during his childhood.
He graduated from Scott"s Branch High school in Summerton, South Carolina.
After high school he enlisted in United States. Air Force, served three years until 1968 and later entered Morgan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Surgery in business administration in 1975. During his stint on the Baltimore City Council, Stukes made national news by introducing a resolution that would ban the word nigger.
Stukes said that by ignoring the use of the word, officials give the impression, especially to young people, that it"s acceptable. Democratic primary election results, 2010
2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District
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General election results, 2006
2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District
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Stukes is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Stukes said he was prompted to introduce the measure, not because of racism, but because it was being used widely by members of his own race.
Married Lorraine Stukes. Children: Tauraine, Marian.