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Karen Peterson (Delaware)
This page is about the Delaware state senator. If you are looking for information on the Louisiana state senator, please see Karen Peterson.
| Karen Peterson | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| 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 | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Neumann College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 03/18/1950 | |
| Place of birth | Chester, PA | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Peterson acquired her B.S. from Neumann College, she then attended Graduate Studies at the Univ. of Pennsylvania; she later obtained her paralegal certification from Widener University and her labor relations certification from the University of Delaware. She also attended Cornell University School of Labor & Industrial Relations, the National Employment Law Institute and the Governor's Center at Duke University.
Before becoming a senator, Peterson worked for the Delaware Department of Labor.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Peterson served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Finance | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Labor & Industrial Relations | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environmental Control | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Peterson served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation, Chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environmental Control | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Peterson served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Adult & Juvenile Corrections | ||||
| • Community/County Affairs | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Highways & Transportation | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environmental Control | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Peterson ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 9. Peterson 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 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Karen Peterson Incumbent |
100% | 13,941 | |
| Total Votes | 13,941 | |||
2010
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2010
Peterson ran for re-election to the 9th District Seat in 2010. She defeated Republican challenger Robert S. Johnston (R) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware State Senate District 9 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Karen Peterson Incumbent |
71.5% | 8,008 | |
| Republican | Robert S. Johnston | 28.5% | 3,196 | |
| Total Votes | 11,204 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Peterson won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 9th Senate District. Peterson ran unopposed in the election and received 8,352 votes.[5] Peterson raised $33,710 for her campaign in 2006.[6]
| Delaware State Senate, District 9 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Karen Peterson (D)
|
8,352 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Karen Peterson (Delaware)'s campaign in 2010 | |
| New Castle County Democratic Cmte | $1,000 |
| Williams, John | $600 |
| Oneill Jr, F J | $600 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 | $600 |
| L U 451 PAC | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $46,255 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which she was not up for re-election, Peterson collected $2,183 in contributions.[7] The top four contributors to Peterson were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Carpenters and Joiners Local 626 | $600 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $450 |
| Delaware State Dental Society | $300 |
| Diageo | $250 |
2006
In 2006, Peterson collected $33,710 in contributions.[8] The ten largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Shane Lumber | $600 |
| Frank Capano, Jr. | $600 |
| Laborers Political League of Delaware | $600 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors | $600 |
| Ironworkers Local Union 451 PAC | $600 |
| Chiro PAC | $600 |
| Lucia C. Spillan | $600 |
| Jerome Heisler | $600 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $600 |
| Delaware Supermarkets | $600 |
Recent news
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Karen Peterson News Feed
- Senator made decision to add weight to debate on gay-marriage bill - The News Journal
- Peterson surprised by attention after coming out on Senate floor - The News Journal
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real
- Where Marriage Equality Now Stands In Delaware - ThinkProgress
- Legislative panel approves funds to increase security at state courthouses - The News Journal
- Budget committee greenlights funding for gun buyback, courthouse security - WDDE 91.1 FM
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
- Does Senator Peterson approve of nepotism in Delaware hiring practices? Is ... - newszap.com
- Gay Marriage 2013: What Can Other States Learn From This Week's Big Three? - PolicyMic
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District 9
Peterson represents Delaware Senate District 9, composed of the town of Stanton.
External links
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Karen Peterson
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator Karen Peterson
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
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 9 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Karen Peterson
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Karen Peterson
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