Peter Schwartzkopf
Peter Schwartzkopf | |
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Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Robert Gilligan |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
Assumed office January 14, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Richard DiLiberto |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | January 15, 1955
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Delaware 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[]
- ^ "Peter Schwartzkopf's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "Representative Peter C. Schwartzkopf". State of Delaware. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ Prado, Antonio (April 15, 2013). "Delaware steamrolls toward marriage equality". Milford Beacon. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ Chalmers, Mike (June 26, 2009). "Equality bill sparked debate over 'sin' and 'or'". News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. B1. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 13, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- ^ "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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