|- |- |Victor Sulin, Dem. |12,658 | 15% | Lost |- |- |Betty Ann O'Neill, Dem. |11,752 | 14% | Lost |- |} Death Sophocleus died on June 8, 2018, while hospitalized in Baltimore. He was survived by his wife, Alice. Upon his death, both fellow Democrats and Republicans in the House of Delegates lauded his bipartisan helpfulness. Said one Republican Delegate: "Ted Sophocleus was one of the finest people I've met in public office. He was honest, true to himself and his constituents, and loved his family dearly." Honors and awards Sophocleus was inducted by his alma mater into the Patterson Park High School "Alumni Hall of Fame". He was honored by the Maryland State's Attorneys' Association as "Legislator of the Year" in 2004. The Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence also named him "Legislator of the Year", in 2005. References and notes 1939 births 2018 deaths Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates People from Anne Arundel County, Maryland Members of Anne Arundel County Council American people of Greek descent 21st-century American politicians