Peter Schwartzkopf

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Peter Schwartzkopf
Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 8, 2013
Preceded byRobert Gilligan
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 14th district
Assumed office
January 14, 2003
Preceded byRichard DiLiberto
Personal details
Born (1955-01-15) January 15, 1955 (age 67)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
EducationDelaware Technical Community College
Wilmington University (BA)

Peter C. Schwartzkopf (born January 15, 1955) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, where he serves as Speaker of the House.[1] He has represented the 14th district, covering Rehoboth Beach, since 2003.[2][3][4] He is the only Democrat in the Delaware General Assembly from Sussex County.

Electoral history[]

  • In 2002, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 4,530 votes (53.1%) against Republican nominee Michael A. Meoli and Libertarian nominee Everett M. Wodiska.[5]
  • In 2004, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 8,396 votes (67.8%) against Republican nominee Mary Spicer and Libertarian nominee Everett M. Wodiska.[6]
  • In 2006, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 6,610 votes (69.2%) against Republican nominee Kirk A. Pope Jr. and Independent nominee Maurice J. Barros.[7]
  • In 2008, Schwartzkopf was unopposed in the general election, winning 10,616 votes.[8]
  • In 2010, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 6,425 votes (53.7%) against Republican nominee Christopher J. Weeks.[9]
  • In 2012, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 8,250 votes (89.9%) against Libertarian nominee Margaret V. Melson.[10]
  • In 2014, Schwartzkopf was unopposed in the general election, winning 5,911 votes.[11]
  • In 2016, Schwartzkopf won the Democratic primary with 1,868 votes (73.9%) against Don R. Peterson.[12] He went on to win the general election with 9,297 votes (63.6%) against Republican nominee James Louis DeMartino.[13]
  • In 2018, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 8,530 votes (62.5%) in a rematch against Republican nominee James Louis DeMartino.[14]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Peter Schwartzkopf's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  2. ^ "Representative Peter C. Schwartzkopf". State of Delaware. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  3. ^ Prado, Antonio (April 15, 2013). "Delaware steamrolls toward marriage equality". Milford Beacon. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  4. ^ Chalmers, Mike (June 26, 2009). "Equality bill sparked debate over 'sin' and 'or'". News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. B1. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  5. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  6. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  7. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  8. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  9. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  10. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  11. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  12. ^ "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 13, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  13. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  14. ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.

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