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Bethany Hall-Long
| Bethany Hall-Long | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 10 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2009 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 4 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750/year | |
| Per diem | $7,334 annual expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2008 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Thomas Jefferson University | |
| Master's | Medical University of South Carolina | |
| Ph.D. | George Mason University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Professor of Nursing & Joint Faculty Urban Affairs, University of Delaware | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Hall-Long graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with her BSN. She then attended the Medical University of South Carolina where she acquired her MSN and later attended George Mason University where she obtained her PhD.
In addition to being a senator, Hall-Long is a Professor of Nursing and a joint faculty member of the urban affairs department at the University of Delaware.
Before becoming a senator, Hall-Long was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2003 to 2008.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Hall-Long served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Banking | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health & Social Services, Chair | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Hall-Long served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Banking | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs, Chair | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Revenue & Taxation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Capital Improvement | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Hall-Long served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Sunset | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Hall-Long ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 10. Hall-Long ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and was unchallenged in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Delaware State Senate, District 10, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bethany Hall-Long Incumbent |
100% | 16,498 | |
| Total Votes | 16,498 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Hall-Long won election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 10th Senate District. Hall-Long received 13,965 votes in the election, defeating James Weldin (R), who received 7,554 votes.[4] Hall-Long raised $95,384 for her campaign in 2008; Weldin raised $32,465. [5]
| Delaware State Senate, District 10 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Bethany Hall-Long (D)
|
13,965 | 64.9% | ||
| James Weldin (R) | 7,554 | 35.1% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bethany Hall-Long's campaign in 2010 | |
| Delaware Racing Association | $600 |
| Nonpartisan Citizens For Business Expansion | $200 |
| Dana-PAC | $200 |
| Schreppler Iii, Dr George | $200 |
| Dynamic Therapeutics | $200 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $5,750 |
2008
In 2008, Hall-Long collected $95,384 in contributions.[6] The four largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Delaware Democratic Party | $2,600 |
| New Castle County Democratic Committee | $2,100 |
| Delaware Racing Association | $1,200 |
| Delaware Health Care Association | $875 |
Recent news
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Bethany Hall-Long News Feed
- Where Marriage Equality Now Stands In Delaware - ThinkProgress
- Listen LIVE: Delaware Senate's Final Vote on Marriage Equality - Towleroad
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real - Lez Get Real
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
- Supporters line up votes for marriage equality bill - The News Journal
- Delaware gay marriage vote could be campaign issue in next legislative elections - Washington Post
- Firearms reporting bill narrowly passes Senate - Delaware Newszap - newszap.com
- Delaware becomes 11th state to approve same-sex 'marriage' - Lifesite
- Full Delaware Senate Marriage Equality Vote Due Tuesday - Gayapolis
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District 10
Hall-Long represents the Delaware Senate District 10, which is composed of the town of Glasgow.
Personal
Bethany is married to Dana Long.
External links
- Bethany Hall-Long's campaign website
- Bethany Hall-Long's personal website
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Bethany Hall-Long
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator Bethany Hall-Long
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Bethany Hall-Long on Facebook
- Bethany Hall-Long on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ Delaware Senate Committee Assignments
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, Official Primary Results
- ↑ Delaware Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 10 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Bethany Hall-Long
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