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Robert Marshall
| Robert Marshall | ||
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| Delaware State Senate District 3 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1978 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 35 | |
| 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 | 1978 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Edison State College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 10/16/1946 | |
| Place of birth | Wilmington, DE | |
| Profession | Director, Delaware Skills Center | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Marshall graduated with a Bachelor of Art's degree from Edison State College in New Jersey.
In addition to being a senator, Marshall is also the Director of the Delaware Skills Center.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Marshall served on the following committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Health & Social Services | ||||
| • Labor & Industrial Relations, Chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environmental Control | ||||
| • Public Safety, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Marshall served on these committees:
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
| • Energy & Transit | ||||
| • Labor & Industrial Relations, Chair | ||||
| • Public Safety, Chair | ||||
| • Revenue & Taxation, Chair | ||||
| • Sunset | ||||
| • Joint Sunset | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Marshall served on these committees:[1]
| Delaware Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Revenue & Taxation | ||||
| • Labor & Industrial Relations | ||||
| • Administrative Services/Elections | ||||
| • Energy & Transit | ||||
| • Children, Youth & Families | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012
Marshall ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 3. Marshall defeated Eric M. Anderson and Timothy J. Meades, Sr. 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 3, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Robert Marshall Incumbent |
100% | 12,322 | |
| Total Votes | 12,322 | |||
| Delaware State Senate, District 3 Democratic Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Robert Marshall Incumbent |
62.2% | 2,504 |
| Eric M. Anderson | 22.7% | 912 |
| Timothy J. Meades, Sr. | 15.1% | 609 |
| Total Votes | 4,025 | |
2008
On November 4, 2008, Marshall won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 3rd Senate District. Marshall was unopposed in the election, and he received 10,225 votes. [4] Marshall raised $12,003 for his campaign in 2008. [5]
| Delaware State Senate, District 3 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Marshall (R)
|
10,225 | 100.0% | ||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010 (Off-cycle)
| Delaware State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Robert Marshall's campaign in 2010 | |
| Valero Energy | $600 |
| Medco Health Solutions | $150 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $881 |
2008
In 2008, Marshall collected $12,003 in contributions.[6] The top contributors to his campaign were as follows:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Delaware State Auto Workers | $600 |
| Carpenters and Joiners Local 626 | $600 |
| Stoltz Management | $600 |
| Electrical Workers Local 126 | $600 |
| Delaware State Education Association | $600 |
| BPG Land Partners | $600 |
| Young, Conaway, Stargatt, and Taylor | $600 |
| Rhett Ruggerio Government Relations | $600 |
| Delaware Trial Lawyers Association | $600 |
Recent news
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Robert Marshall News Feed
- Sen. Robert Marshall: Why I voted 'yes' on marriage equality - The News Journal
- Where Marriage Equality Now Stands In Delaware - ThinkProgress
- Gun buyback funds in budget draft - The News Journal (blog)
- Bail reform legislation stalls in Delaware Senate committee - The News Journal
- UPDATED: Delaware Senate OKs marriage-equality bill, and governor signs it ... - San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
- Seven Delaware Senators To Vote Against Marriage Equality - Lez Get Real
- Del. Senate panel stalls proposal to deny bail for more crimes - The News Journal
- Gay marriage wins in Delaware - Bethany Beach Wave
- Senate OKs tougher bail bill - The News Journal
- Gay marriage approved as Delaware lawmaker comes out - The News Journal
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District 3
Marshall represents Delaware District 3, which covers the western area of Wilmington.
External links
- Official Delaware State Senate website of Senator Robert Marshall
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography of Senator Robert Marshall
- 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
- ↑ Delaware Senate official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 3 Delaware Senate candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2008 contributions to Robert Marshall
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