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Peter Schwartzkopf
| Peter Schwartzkopf | ||
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| Delaware House of Representatives District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Delaware State House of Representatives | ||
| 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 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wilmington College | |
| Associate's | Delaware Technical and Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/15/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Profession | Delaware State Police (retired) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schwartzkopf is a retired Captain/Troop Commander with the Delaware State Police.
He is a member of the Lions Club, Chair of the Special Olympics, and on the Advisory Committee of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartzkopf served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Vice Chair | ||||
| • House Administration, Vice Chair | ||||
| • House Rules, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartzkopf served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Gaming & Parimutuels | ||||
| • House Administration, Chair | ||||
| • House Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Legislative Council | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartzkopf served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
| • Gaming & Parimutuels | ||||
| • House Administration, Chair | ||||
| • House Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Sponsored legislation
Schwartzkopf's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 100 - "requires the Lottery Director to use his or her authority to reestablish a sports lottery"
- HB 211 - "This Act increases the tax on cigarettes from $1.15 to $1.60 per 20-cigarette pack."
- HB 212 - "This Act increases the State’s alcoholic beverage tax rates"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Schwartzkopf ran in the 2012 election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14. Schwartzkopf ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012 and defeated Margaret Melson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Peter Schwartzkopf Incumbent |
89.9% | 8,250 | |
| Libertarian | Margaret Melson | 10.1% | 925 | |
| Total Votes | 9,175 | |||
Endorsements
Schwartzkopf was endorsed by Gov. Jack Markell on August 11, 2012.[3]
2010
Schwartzkopf won re-election to the 14th District Seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Schwartzkopf defeated Christopher J. Weeks (R) in the November 2, 2010 general election.[4]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peter Schwarzkopf (D)
|
6,425 | 53.7% | ||
| Christopher J. Weeks (R) | 5,546 | 46.3% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schwartzkopf won re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 14th District. Schwartzkopf ran unopposed in the general election, and he received 10,616 votes.[5] Schwartzkopf raised $29,011 for his campaign.[6]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Schwartzkopf raised $72,641 in contributions. [7]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
Below are Schwartzkopf's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[8]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | $600 |
| DE Trial Lawyers Assoc | $600 |
| DE Racing Assoc | $600 |
| Blair Jones | $600 |
| Sugrue Inc T/A Big Fish Grill | $600 |
Recent news
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- Full House debate? Death penalty bill lingers - newszap.com
- Former House Speaker Gilligan honored for service - newszap.com
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External links
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at Follow The Money
- Profile at Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schwartzkopf
- ↑ Delaware State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Cape Gazette "Markell Endorses Schwartzkopf at Rehoboth bandstand" Accessed September 6, 2012
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 14 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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