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What year did Ben Cardin become the youngest Speaker in Maryland history?

  • 1977

  • 1978

  • 1979

  • 1981

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In 1979, Ben Cardin made history by becoming the youngest Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates at just 36 years old. A prominent figure in Maryland politics, Cardin rose through the ranks of the Maryland General Assembly, advocating for progressive policies and making a lasting impact on the state's legislative landscape.
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