Patricia Blevins
| Patricia Blevins | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 7 | ||
| 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 | Temple University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 02/21/1954 | |
| Place of birth | Wilmington, DE | |
| Profession | Non-Profit Manager, Delaware Helpline | |
| Religion | Catholic | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Blevins received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Temple University.
Besides being a senator, Blevins is also the Manager of the non-profit, Delaware Helpline.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Blevins served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Banking | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Executive, Chair | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Council, Chair | ||||
| • Permanent Rules, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Blevins served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Banking | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Judiciary, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Permanent Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Blevins served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Children; Youth & Families | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Executive | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Insurance | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Permanent Rules | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Blevins ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 7. Blevins ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated James Christina in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]
| Delaware State Senate, District 7, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Patricia Blevins Incumbent |
92.4% | 13,756 | |
| Libertarian | James Christina | 7.6% | 1,139 | |
| Total Votes | 14,895 | |||
2010
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2010
Blevins won re-election to the 7th District Seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition and defeated Frederick R. Cullins (R) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware State Senate District 7 General Election, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Patricia Blevins Incumbent |
61% | 7,877 | |
| Republican | Frederick R. Cullins | 39% | 5,044 | |
| Total Votes | 12,921 | |||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Blevins won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 7th Senate District. Blevins defeated Everson Bullen, Jr. (R). Blevins received 8,835 votes, while Bullen received 3,386 votes.[5] Blevins raised $67,329 for her campaign in 2006; Bullen raised $600.[6]
| Delaware State Senate, District 7 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Patricia Blevins (D)
|
8,835 | 72.3% | ||
| Everson Bullen, Jr. (R) | 3,386 | 27.7% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Patricia Blevins's campaign in 2010 | |
| Delaware Citizens For Economic Development | $600 |
| Valero Energy | $600 |
| Walker, Charles F & Raina Fishbane | $600 |
| Verizon | $600 |
| Delaware Contractors Association | $600 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $58,497 |
2008
In 2008, a year in which she was not up for re-election, Blevins collected $6,275 in contributions.[7] The five largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wal-Mart | $600 |
| Deborah A. Hamilton Ltd. | $600 |
| Entertainment Software Association | $600 |
| Carpenters and Joiners Local 626 | $600 |
| Sunoco | $500 |
2006
In 2006, Blevins collected $67,239 in contributions.[8] The ten largest contributors to her campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Laborers Political League of Delaware | $600 |
| Vincent Pettinero | $600 |
| Edward R. Davis | $600 |
| Vincent and Sharon Meconi | $600 |
| Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 74 | $600 |
| Delaware Public Employees Council 81 | $600 |
| Wolf, Block, Schorr, and Solis-Cohen | $600 |
| Delaware State Auto Workers | $600 |
| Delaware State Education Association | $600 |
| Anheuser-Busch | $600 |
Recent news
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Patricia Blevins News Feed
- Senate may get revised bail bill allowing more crimes for 90-day jail hold - The News Journal
- Delaware Senate approves transgender rights bill - Washington Blade
- Blevins' proposal would reform Delaware's redistricting effort - The News Journal
- Delaware slot machine law rattles casinos - GamingTodaySlotsToday
- Aquaculture bill passes House - Cape Gazette
- Delaware Senate approves bill allowing veterans groups, fraternal groups to ... - Daily Journal
- 'Meltaway' shrouds state senators' bill votes from public - The News Journal
- Gov. Markell offers details on tax, fee options for Delaware - The News Journal
- Markell says tax increases 'very unlikely' - newszap.com
- Joint Finance Committee votes on sequestration, pensioners, gun buyback ... - The News Journal
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District 7
Blevins represents Delaware Senate district 7, which covers the town of Elsmere.
Personal
Patricia is married to Michael Blevins.
External links
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Patricia Blevins
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart of Senator Patricia Blevins
- 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 7 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2006
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Patricia Blevins
- ↑ 2006 contributions to Patricia Blevins
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