Frank M. Conaway Jr. is a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 40 in Baltimore City. Born on January 4, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, he has served since January 10, 2007, following his election in 2006. He is part of a family political dynasty in Baltimore dating back to the 1960s and previously ran unsuccessfully for President of the Baltimore City Council in 1999.

Notable achievements include long-term service on the Judiciary Committee , with various subcommittees such as Civil Law and Procedure , Public Safety , and Criminal Law & Procedure . He sponsored legislation requiring the Maryland Attorney General to investigate police-involved deaths , doubled maximum payouts in police brutality cases , supported the Gun Safety Bill of 2023 increasing penalties for illegal handgun possession, and voted for minimum wage increases and Johns Hopkins University's private police force .

Education and Political Experience

Education: Attended Northwestern High School ; Howard University ; Morgan State University ; B.A. in business administration, Sojourner-Douglass College .

Political Experience:
- Elected to Maryland House of Delegates, District 40 .
- Member, Judiciary Committee ; subcommittees include Estates & Trusts , Civil Law & Procedure , Public Safety , Juvenile Law .
- Joint Committee on Protocol .
- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland .
- Prior candidacy: Baltimore City Council President .

Professional Background: Held roles including supervisor at Monumental Paint Contractors , assembler at Allied Bendix Corporation , owner of insurance and business ventures , sales positions , and chauffeur for Baltimore Municipal Post Office . Also an author and member of Prince Hall Masons.