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Liane Sorenson
| Liane Sorenson | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 6 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995 - 2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Delaware | |
| Master's | University of Delaware | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 08/13/1947 | |
| Place of birth | Chicago, IL | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Sorenson obtained her Bachelor of Science and M.C. degrees from the University of Delaware.
Before serving as a senator, Sorenson was a representative in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994.
In April 2012, Sorenson announced she would not run for re-election in 2012.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Sorenson served on these committees:
- Bond
- Education
- Ethics
- Executive
- Health & Social Services
- Judiciary
- Legislative Council
- Permanent Rules
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvement
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Sorenson served on these committees:
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Sorenson did not run for re-election in 2012.[1][3][4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Sorenson won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 6th Senate District. Sorenson defeated John Mackenzie (D). Sorenson received 7,195 votes in the election, whereas Mackenzie only received 6,831 votes.[5] Sorenson raised $69,239 for her campaign in 2008; Mackenzie raised $16,656.[6]
| Delaware State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Liane Sorenson (R)
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7,195 | 51.3% | ||
| John Mackenzie (D) | 6,831 | 48.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Liane Sorenson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Christian, Joanne | $300 |
| AT&T | $250 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $150 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $100 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $800 |
2008
In 2008, Sorenson collected $69,239 in campaign contributions.[7] The ten largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Alan Levin | $600 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors | $600 |
| Sheila Ross | $600 |
| Marilyn Hayward | $600 |
| Barbara B. Dupont | $600 |
| Wilmington Trust Corporation | $600 |
| Patrick Allen Ned Davis | $600 |
| Nancy Lickle | $600 |
| Lammot Copeland, Jr. | $600 |
| Gerret Van S. Copeland | $600 |
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District 6
Sorenson represents Delaware Senate District 6.
Personal
Liane is married to Boyd Sorenson.
External links
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Liane Sorenson
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Liane Sorenson
- Campaign contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002,
- Liane Sorenson on LinkedIn
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sussex Countian "Sorenson, Lee announce plans to retire from General Assembly," April 3, 2012
- ↑ 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 6 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Liane Sorenson
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by ' |
Delaware Senate District 6 1994–2013 |
Succeeded by Ernesto B. Lopez (R) |
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