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Bruce Ennis
| Bruce Ennis | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| 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 | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/25/1939 | |
| Place of birth | Smyrna, DE | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Ennis attended the Delaware State Police Training Academy. He was a state police officer before becoming a state legislator.
Before becoming a state senator, Ennis was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 1982 to 2007.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Ennis served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections, Chair | ||||
| • Agriculture, Chair | ||||
| • Finance, Chair | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Ennis served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Revenue & Taxation | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
| • Joint Finance | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Ennis served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Revenue & Taxation | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Ennis ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 14. Ennis ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated Scott Unruh in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Delaware State Senate, District 14, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Bruce Ennis Incumbent |
61.1% | 12,031 | |
| Republican | Scott Unruh | 38.9% | 7,652 | |
| Total Votes | 19,683 | |||
2010
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2010
Ennis ran for re-election to the 14th District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the September 14 primary. Ennis defeated John A. Moritz (R) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware State Senate District 14 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Bruce Ennis |
65.6% | 12,239 | |
| Republican | John A. Moritz Incumbent | 34.4% | 6,427 | |
| Total Votes | 18,666 | |||
2007 Special election
On November 3, 2007, Ennis won election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 14th Senate District in a special election to replace the late Senator James T. Vaughn. Ennis received 4,272 votes, defeating Joanne Christian (R and Independent Party of Delaware), who received 2,013 votes.[5]
| Delaware State Senate, District 14 (2007) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bruce Ennis (D)
|
4,272 | |||
| Joanne Christian (R and I) | 2,013 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Bruce Ennis's campaign in 2010 | |
| Delaware Racing Association | $1,200 |
| Schreppler III, George B | $800 |
| Delaware Automobile & Truck Dealers Association | $700 |
| Delaware Education Association | $600 |
| CFG Health Systems | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $40,623 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which his seat was not up for re-election, Ennis collected $15,318 in contributions.[6] The six largest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ned Davis and Associates | $608 |
| Delaware Racing Association | $600 |
| Blackbird Hundred Democrat Club | $600 |
| Joseph T. Conway | $600 |
| Committee to Elect Jim Vaughn | $600 |
| Teamsters Local 326 | $600 |
Recent news
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Bruce Ennis News Feed
- Where Marriage Equality Now Stands In Delaware - ThinkProgress
- Senate greenlights stiffer penalties for felons with firearms - WDDE 91.1 FM
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
- Manufactured home rent justification bill introduced - newszap.com
- Delaware approves marriage equality - Washington Blade
- Supporters line up votes for marriage equality bill - The News Journal
- Firearms reporting bill narrowly passes Senate - newszap.com
- Full Delaware Senate Marriage Equality Vote Due Tuesday - Gayapolis
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District 14
Ennis represents Delaware Senate District 14, which is composed of the town of Clayton.
Personal
Bruce is married to Grace Ennis.
External links
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Bruce Ennis
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator Bruce Ennis
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Delaware Senate Committee Assignments
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, Official Primary Results
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware Senate official special election results for 2007
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Bruce Ennis
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