Photo: Jeannie is joined by her parents
as she is officially sworn as delegate by
Michael Busch, Speaker of the House. 
 

 Delegate Jeannie Haddaway

Jeannie Haddaway was born in Neavitt, Maryland, a small town outside of St. Michaels in Talbot County, Maryland.  She is the daughter of Herman Haddaway, a waterman and boat builder, and Barbara Haddaway who recently retired from a twenty-year career in banking.

She attended St. Michaels High School and graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in art/graphic design. 

She then worked for the Maryland Department of the Environment's Air and Radiation Management Administration until she became a Development Officer for the National Audubon Society's Maryland-DC Office.

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Photo: Delegate Jeannie Haddaway
pictured with Ken Schisler,  former member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
 


Her Appointment

At only twenty-six years old, Jeannie Haddaway was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates by Governor Robert Ehrlich to replace former delegate Kenneth Schisler. 

In addition to be the youngest woman in the House of Delegates, her appointment made Maryland third in the nation for the number of women in the legislature.  Since that time, Maryland has become first in the nation.

In her first three years in office, Jeannie has gained many leadership positions in the House of Delegates including Assistant Minority Whip, Co-Chair of the Legislative Policy Committee for the Women's Caucus and Treasurer of the Eastern Shore Delegation.   She is also the Chair of the Talbot County Delegation.

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Photo: Delegate Jeannie Haddaway and her husband Joseph Riccio on their wedding day. Photo Courtesy of In His Grace Photography.
Her Marriage

Jeannie married Joseph Riccio in August 2005.  A former merchant marine, Riccio is a real estate agent with Long and Foster in Easton, Maryland and owner of Maritime Properties, LLC. 

Joseph is also a native of Talbot County and his grandfather, James Latham, was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1955-1966. 

The two were married at the Easton Church of God followed by a reception at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.


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Photo: Chairman Derek Davis welcomes Delegate Jeannie Haddaway on her first day in the Economic Matters Committee.

 Committee Assignments and
Leadership Positions

  • Jeannie is a member of the House Economic Matters Committee which primarily reviews business-related legislation.  In 2007, she was assigned to the Business Regulation Subcommittee, the Public Utilities Subcommittee, the Consumer Protection Subcommittee and the Death Care Industry Workgroup.  Prior to that, she served on the Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee, the Worker's Compensation Subcommittee and the Corporate Law Workgroup.
     

  • Republican Caucus: She is the Assistant Minority Whip and a member of the legislative policy committee, which reviews legislation and makes recommendations to the caucus on which initiatives to support.
     

  • Women's Caucus:  Serving as an At-Large Executive Board Member.  Prior to that, she was the Co-Chair of the Legislative Policy Committee (2006 & 2007).  She was also responsible for reviewing all domestic violence legislation for the Caucus.
     

  • Treasurer, Eastern Shore Delegation.
     

  • Member, Legislative Arts Council which supports funding and programs of the arts  and arts organizations in Maryland.
     

  • Member of the Maryland Veteran's Caucus.
     

  • Member of the Maryland Sportsmen's Caucus.
     

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  Frequently Asked Questions
 

How did she get interested in politics?

A high-school internship as a legislative page sparked her interest in politics.  From there she went to Salisbury University where she earned a degree in Political Science with a minor in French and Graphic Design.  During college, Jeannie was active in politics, volunteering on campaigns and coordinating voter registration and absentee ballot activities on campus.  She also participated in the Student Government Association as Vice President of University Affairs.
 

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What does she do for a living outside of being a delegate?

Jeannie currently owns her own business, Dragonfly Designs, LLC, which is a graphic design business.  She is also an Independent Consultant for Arbonne International, a Swiss skin care and nutrition company.
 

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Authority: Friends of Jeannie Haddaway | Treasurer: Barbara Haddaway
PO Box 432 | Neavitt, MD 21652
jeannie_haddaway@hotmail.com

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