David Craig Names Running Mate in 2014 Governor's Race

By Elizabeth Janney

More than a month after publicly announcing his intention to run for Maryland governor in 2014, Harford County Executive David Craig has picked his running mate.

Craig will tap Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (R-Eastern Shore) as the candidate for lieutenant governor in his bid for the 2014 ticket, according to The Washington Post.

Haddaway-Riccio was appointed to the House of Delegates in 2003 by then Gov. Robert Ehrlich. She has since served in positions including Minority Whip and leader of the Women Legislators of Maryland.

Her district includes Talbot County and parts of Wicomico, Dorchester and Caroline counties.

At a special meeting of Maryland Republicans in April, Haddaway-Riccio stepped down from being Minority Whip, stating: "...I have ambitions to seek higher office in the near future and I also have a growing business to run," according to DelmarvaNow.com.
 
Haddaway-Riccio owns a business called Dragonfly Designs, which does web design work and provides graphic design services.

Her addition to Craig's campaign "will add both generational and gender balance to the ticket," The Washington Post reported, noting that he is 64 and she is 36.

According to WJZ, Craig is expected to announce Haddaway-Riccio as his running mate in a pair of press conferences on Tuesday, July 16, in Annapolis and St. Michaels.