Melvin Steinberg

Melvin A. Steinberg
5th Lieutenant Governor of Maryland
In office
January 21, 1987 – January 18, 1995
GovernorWilliam Donald Schaefer
Preceded byJ. Joseph Curran, Jr.
Succeeded byKathleen Kennedy Townsend
President of the Maryland State Senate
In office
January 1983 – January 1987
Preceded byJames Clark Jr.
Succeeded byThomas V. Mike Miller Jr.
Member of the Maryland Senate
In office
January 1967 – January 1987
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byPaula Hollinger
Constituency13th district (1967–1975)
12th district (1975–1983)
11th district (1983–1987)
Personal details
Born(1933-10-04)October 4, 1933
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2026(2026-03-10) (aged 92)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Anita Akman
Children3
ProfessionAttorney at law

Melvin A. Steinberg (October 4, 1933 – March 10, 2026) was an American politician and lawyer. He was the fifth Lieutenant Governor of Maryland from 1987 to 1995[1] under Governor William Donald Schaefer. He was also President of the Maryland State Senate from January 1983 to 1987, and a member of the State Senate from 1967 until his election as Lieutenant Governor.

Steinberg died on March 10, 2026 under hospice care in Baltimore, Maryland at the age of 92.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Maryland Lieutenant Governor Melvin A. Steinberg". Maryland State Archives (msa.md.gov). January 31, 2000. Archived from the original on October 4, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2010.
  2. ↑ "Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Melvin Steinberg dies at 92". The Banner. March 10, 2026. Retrieved March 11, 2026.