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David Sokola
| David Sokola | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1991 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 22 | |
| 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 | 1990 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Delaware | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 07/28/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Wilmington, DE | |
| Profession | Sr. Lab Technician, DuPont Experimental Station | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| [Personal website | ||
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Sokola received his B.S.P.E. from the University of Delaware.
In addition to being a senator, Sokola is also the senior lab technician at the DuPont Experimental Station.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sokola served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Banking | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Energy & Transit | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Small Business | ||||
| • Sunset | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sokola served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Education, Chair | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Joint Committee on Capital Improvement | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sokola served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Banking | ||||
| • Bond | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Sokola ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 8. Sokola ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated William Stritzinger in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Delaware State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  David Sokola Incumbent |
60.7% | 10,099 | |
| Republican | William Stritzinger | 39.3% | 6,535 | |
| Total Votes | 16,634 | |||
2010
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2010
Sokola ran for re-election to the 8th District Seat in 2010. He defeated A. Louis Saindon in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware State Senate District 8 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | David Sokola Incumbent |
60.6% | 8,572 | |
| Republican | A. Louis Saindon | 39.4% | 5,583 | |
| Total Votes | 14,155 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Sokola won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 8th Senate District. Sokola defeated Michael Ramone (R) in the election. Sokola received 7,678 votes, while Ramone received 5,608 votes.[5] Sokola raised $126,957 for his campaign in 2008; Ramone raised $101,223.[6]
| Delaware State Senate, District 8 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| David Sokola (D)
|
7,678 | 57.8% | ||
| Michael Ramone | 5,608 | 42.2% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to David Sokola's campaign in 2010 | |
| Delaware Democratic Party | $1,500 |
| New Castle County Democratic Cmte | $1,500 |
| Sokola, David P | $1,439 |
| Wilmington Trust Co | $600 |
| Czerwinski, Joseph L | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $38,645 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which he was not up for re-election, Sokola collected $6,648 in contributions.[7] The largest contributors were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Anheuser-Busch | $650 |
| Highway One Limited Partnership | $600 |
| Lisa Lessner | $600 |
| Frank E. Acierno | $600 |
| Marvin E. Schoenhals | $600 |
| Delaware Racing Association | $600 |
2006
In 2006, Sokola collected $126,957 in contributions.[8] The six highest contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Delaware Democratic Party | $2,500 |
| New Castle County Democratic Committee | $2,400 |
| Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 | $1,200 |
| Delaware Public Employees Council 81 | $800 |
| Henry Topel and Company | $700 |
| Delaware Standardbred Owners Association | $650 |
Recent news
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David Sokola News Feed
- Delaware marriage equality bill heads to Senate floor - Newsworks.org (blog)
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Anti-Gay Group Failing With Pro-Discrimination Message - Lez Get Real
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real
- Senate votes to strengthen teacher preparation - WDDE 91.1 FM
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
- The Losing Arguments Of Anti-LGBT 'Alliance Defending Freedom' - ThinkProgress
- No. 11: Marriage Equality Signed in Delaware - Advocate.com
- Dozens bike to work as part of annual event - Newark Post
- Governor Markell signs growler bill into law - WDDE 91.1 FM
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District 8
Sokola represents Delaware Senate District 8, which is composed of the city of Newark.
Personal
David is married to Kathy Sokola.
External links
- David Sokola's personal website
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator David Sokola
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator David Sokola
- 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 election results for 2006
- ↑ District 8 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ 2008 contributions to David Sokola
- ↑ 2006 contributions to David Sokola
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