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Rebecca Walker
| Rebecca Walker | ||
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| Delaware House of Representatives District 9 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 13, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| 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 | November 4, 2014 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wilmington College | |
| Master's | Wesley College | |
| J.D. | Widener University School of Law | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Walker is a nurse educator at Wesley College, where "she lectures on clinical practice, health policy and nursing issues."[1] She was formerly employed as a nurse educator at Immaculata University and served as president of the Delaware Board of Nursing.
Walker holds a bachelor's degree from Wilmington College, a master's of nursing from Wesley College and a law degree from Widener University School of Law.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Walker served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Health & Human Development, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Walker served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Health & Human Development, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary, Vice Chair | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2012
Walker ran in the 2012 election for Delaware House of Representatives District 9. Walker ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 11, 2012. She ran unopposed in the general election on November 6.[2]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Rebecca Walker Incumbent |
100% | 7,565 | |
| Total Votes | 7,565 | |||
2010
Walker won election, defeating Republican John Marino in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 9 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rebecca Walker (D)
|
5,583 | 51.3% | ||
| John Marino (R) | 5,301 | 48.7% | ||
Walker defeated Richard H. Griffiths in the September 14 primary by a margin of 970-258.[4]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 9 - Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Rebecca Walker
|
970 | 79.0% | ||
| Richard Griffiths | 258 | 21.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Walker raised $51,329 in contributions. [5]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Delaware Democratic Party | $1,500 |
| New Castle County Democratic Cmte | $1,500 |
| Boss Enterprises | $1,200 |
| Electrical Workers Local 313 | $1,200 |
Recent news
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- House panel tables death penalty repeal bill? - newszap.com
- Full House debate? Death penalty bill lingers - newszap.com
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Personal
Walker and her husband Scott have three children.
External links
- Rebecca Walker campaign website
- House website
- Biography from Project Vote Smartgraphical profile
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
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