David G. Lawson
| David G. Lawson | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 15 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750/year | |
| Per diem | $7,334 annual expense allowance | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2010 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Director of Training, Shooter's Choice | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Lawson served in the United States Air Force, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. He became a police officer in Milford, Delaware for four years, and then joined the Delaware State Police in 1973.
Retiring in 1992, he and a partner opened an indoor shooting range named Shooter's Choice. He recently sold the range, but continues to work as Director of Training.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Lawson served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lawson served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Revenue & Taxation | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
David G. Lawson endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Campaign themes
On his campaign website, Lawson stated that he is committed to the following:[3]
- "Honesty and transparency in State Government."
- "Encouraging job creation in private industry."
- "Ending state employee paycuts"
Additionally, Lawson stated he is committed to ending the following:
- "Runaway Government spending in Dover."
- "Delaware taxpaper dollars being spent out of state."
- "The acceptance of the “tradition” of out-of -touch career politicians."
- "Secret backroom deals for the well-connected."
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Lawson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 15. Lawson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated Catherine Samardza in the general election on November 6, 2012. [4][5]
| Delaware State Senate, District 15, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Dave Lawson Incumbent |
50.6% | 9,547 | |
| Democratic | Kathleen Cooke | 47.7% | 9,004 | |
| Independent | Catherine Samardza | 1.7% | 324 | |
| Total Votes | 18,875 | |||
2010
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2010
Lawson was uncontested in the September 14 primary. He defeated incumbent Democrat Nancy Cook in the November 2 general election.[6]
| Delaware State Senate District 15 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | David G. Lawson |
52.3% | 8,370 | |
| Democratic | Nancy Cook Incumbent | 47.7% | 7,623 | |
| Total Votes | 15,993 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Lawson was up for re-election, he collected $39,406 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Kent County Republican Cmte | $2,834 |
| Friends of Christine Odonnell | $670 |
| Roberts, James B | $600 |
| Responsible Delaware PAC | $600 |
Recent news
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David Lawson News Feed
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real - Lez Get Real
- Delaware Senate to vote on marriage bill - Washington Blade
- Delaware Senate passes gun background check bill - Delaware Newszap - newszap.com
- Delaware approves marriage equality - Washington Blade
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
- Governor signs marriage equity bill - Delaware Newszap - newszap.com
- Full Delaware Senate Marriage Equality Vote Due Tuesday - Gayapolis
- Grading Every Team's Undrafted Free Agent Signings - Bleacher Report
- Aging Killens Pond Water Park in need of repairs - Delaware Newszap - newszap.com
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Personal
Lawson has a wife, Donna.
External links
- David Lawson campaign website
- Senate website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile of David Lawson
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart of David Lawson
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Dave Lawson for Senate, "Biography"
- ↑ Newt Gingrich for President, "Delaware State Senator and Tea Party Favorite Dave Lawson Endorses Newt Gingrich for President," April 11, 2012
- ↑ Dave Lawson campaign website, "Dave's Perspective"
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, Official Primary Results
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nancy Cook |
Delaware Senate District 15 2010–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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- 2012 endorsement of Newt Gingrich for President
- State legislative article missing donor information
- 2012 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (winner)
- 2012 unopposed
- 2012 unopposed primary and general election
- Current member, Delaware State Senate
- Republican Party
- Delaware
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 challenger
- State Senate candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
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