Attorney and Maryland State's Attorney elected to US Congress in 2008, succeeding Wayne Gilchrest. Conservative "Blue Dog" Democrat; generally pro-gay rights, pro-gun rights. Opposed 2009 economic stimulus, 2010 health care reform. Defeated in 2010 election and succeeded in Congress by Andy Harris.
[1] Christ Episcopal Church, Stevensville, MD.
Father: Frank M. Kratovil
Mother: Lynnda
Sister: Connie
Sister: Terri
Wife: Kimberly (m. 1992, four sons)
Son: Frankie III
Son: Jackson
Son: Cole
Son: Nate
High School: Queen Anne School, Upper Marlboro, MD (1986)
University: BA, McDaniel College (1990)
Law School: JD, University of Baltimore School of Law (1994)
US Congressman, Maryland 1st (3-Jan-2009 to 3-Jan-2011)
Maryland State Official State's Attorney, Queen Anne's County (2003-08)
Maryland State Official Asst. State's Attorney, Queen Anne's County (1997-2001)
Maryland State Official Asst. State's Attorney, Prince George's County (1994-97)
Law Clerk to Darlene G. Perry, Prince George County Circuit Court (1994-95)
Special Olympics Maryland Board
Young Democrats Maryland President (1997-98)
Official Website:
http://kratovil.house.gov/
