Brian Bushweller
| Brian Bushweller | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 17 | ||
| 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 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Oklahoma City University | |
| Master's | Stanford University, 1970 and Central Michigan University | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Bushweller earned his Associates Degree from Ulster County Community College, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Oklahoma City University and his Master of Arts Degree from Stanford University.
Before becoming a state senator, Bushweller was the State Director for U.S. Senator Tom Carper, he was the Secretary of the Delaware Department of Public Safety, the Legislative Liaison for Governor Tom Carper and the Teacher Union Field Representative.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bushweller served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Insurance, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bushweller served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Insurance, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bushweller served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Sunset | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Bushweller ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 17. Bushweller 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 17, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brian Bushweller Incumbent |
100% | 13,161 | |
| Total Votes | 13,161 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bushweller won election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 17th Senate District. Bushweller defeated James Hutchison (R) to win the election. Bushweller received 10,279 votes while Hutchison received 7,923 votes.[4] Bushweller raised $97,214 for his campaign in 2008; Hutchison raised $92,562.[5]
| Delaware State Senate, District 17 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Brian Bushweller (D)
|
10,279 | 56.5% | ||
| James Hutchison (R) | 7,923 | 43.5% | ||
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 Brian Bushweller's campaign in 2010 | |
| Delaware Racing Association | $600 |
| Christensen, George A | $600 |
| Carpenters & Joiners Local 626 | $600 |
| Bennett, E Bradford | $600 |
| Delaware Standardbred Owners Association | $300 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $10,951 |
2008
In 2008, Bushweller collected $97,214 in contributions.[6] The ten largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Delaware Democratic Party | $3,810 |
| Joshua Bushweller | $600 |
| Logan Bushweller | $600 |
| Sally Stokes | $600 |
| Peterson for Senate | $600 |
| John Hynansky | $600 |
| Committee to Elect Patricia Blevins | $600 |
| Nonpartisan Citizens for Business Expansion | $600 |
| Jeremy Bushweller | $600 |
| DeLuca for Senate Campaign Committee | $600 |
Recent news
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Brian Bushweller News Feed
- Delaware Senate to Vote on Marriage Equality Tomorrow - Human Rights Campaign Backstory (blog)
- Transparency legislation continues to make strides - Delaware Newszap - newszap.com
- Where Marriage Equality Now Stands In Delaware - ThinkProgress
- Rent justification: A matter of fairness for residents - The News Journal
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real - Lez Get Real
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Full Delaware Senate Marriage Equality Vote Due Tuesday - Gayapolis
- Lawmakers propose rent justification - Cape Gazette
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
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District 17
Bushweller represents Delaware Senate District 17 which is composed of the city of Kent and the central part of Dover.
Personal
Brian is married to Rocky Bushweller and they have five children together.
External links
- Brian Bushweller's personal website
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Brian Bushweller
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator Brian Bushweller
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2004
- Vote DE.org Brian Bushweller
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 17 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Brian Bushweller
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