PETER FRANCHOT

(Peter V. R. Franchot)


Peter Franchot
Peter Franchot
  • Born: November 25, 1947
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Peter V. R. Franchot is an American politician who is the 33rd Comptroller of Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, Franchot served for 20 years in the Maryland House of Delegates representing Takoma Park and Silver Spring. He was elected comptroller in 2006, and has subsequently been re-elected three times. Franchot confirmed in January 2020 that he will run for governor of Maryland in 2022.