Delaware House of Representatives District 29

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Delaware House of Representatives District 29
Incumbent
Assumed office: November 7, 2018

Delaware House of Representatives District 29 is represented by William Bush (D).

As of the 2020 Census, Delaware state representatives represented an average of 24,167 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 21,973 residents.

About the office

Members of the Delaware House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits.[1] Delaware legislators assume office ​the first Wednesday after the first Monday in November (the day after election day).[2][3]

Qualifications

See also: State legislature candidate requirements by state

Article II, Section 3 of the Delaware Constitution states: "No person shall be a Representative who shall not have attained the age of twenty-four years, and have been a citizen and inhabitant of the State three years next preceding the day of his or her election, and the last year of that term an inhabitant of the Representative District in which he or she shall be chosen, unless he or she shall have been absent on the public business of the United States or of this State."[4]


Salaries

See also: Comparison of state legislative salaries
State legislative salaries, 2024[5]
SalaryPer diem
$50,678/yearNo per diem is paid.

Vacancies

See also: How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in the Delaware General Assembly, the presiding officer of the house in which the vacancy happens must call for a special election within 10 days of the creation of the vacancy. The election must be called for no less than 30 days but no more than 35 days after the writ for the special election has been issued. The governor may issue a writ if the legislature is not in session.[6]

DocumentIcon.jpg See sources: Delaware Code Ann. tit. 15, § 7101


2016 pivot county

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See also: Pivot Counties and Legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties

This district was one of 710 state legislative districts that, based on boundaries adopted after the 2010 census, intersected with one or more Pivot Counties. These 206 Pivot Counties voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012.

The 206 Pivot Counties were located in 34 states. Iowa, with 31, had the most such counties. At that time, the partisan makeup of state legislative districts intersecting with Pivot Counties was slightly more Republican than the overall partisan makeup of state legislatures throughout the country.[7]

District map

Redistricting

2020 redistricting cycle

See also: Redistricting in Delaware after the 2020 census

On November 2, 2021, Gov. John Carney (D) signed Senate Bill 199 into law, enacting the state's new House and Senate district lines.[8] The Delaware General Assembly previously approved the final House and Senate map proposals on November 1, 2021.[9] The Delaware House of Representatives voted 40-1 in favor of the maps with state Rep. Michael Smith (R) voting against it. The Delaware State Senate approved the maps along party lines with all 14 Democrats in favor and all seven Republicans against.[9] These maps took effect for Delaware's 2022 legislative elections.

How does redistricting in Delaware work? Because Delaware has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. The state legislature draws state legislative district lines. The governor may veto the lines drawn by the state legislature.[10][11]

State law requires that state legislative districts be "insofar as possible, contiguous and bounded by roads, streams and other natural boundaries." Further, state law stipulates that district lines "may not be drawn to unduly favor any person or political party." Because these requirements are statutory, the legislature may amend them at its discretion.[10][11]

Delaware House of Representatives District 29
until November 8, 2022

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Delaware House of Representatives District 29
starting November 9, 2022

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Elections

2024

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

Incumbent William Bush defeated Anthony Egipciaco Jr. in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
William Bush (D)
 
61.8
 
8,746
Anthony Egipciaco Jr. (R)
 
38.2
 
5,400

Total votes: 14,146
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

Incumbent William Bush defeated Monica Shockley Porter in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on September 10, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
William Bush
 
56.6
 
1,667
Image of Monica Shockley Porter
Monica Shockley Porter Candidate Connection
 
43.4
 
1,278

Total votes: 2,945
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Anthony Egipciaco Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29.

2022

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

Incumbent William Bush defeated Marc Wienner in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
William Bush (D)
 
58.5
 
5,182
Image of Marc Wienner
Marc Wienner (R)
 
41.5
 
3,670

Total votes: 8,852
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Bush advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Marc Wienner advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29.

2020

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

Incumbent William Bush defeated Robin Hayes in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
William Bush (D)
 
55.8
 
7,687
Image of Robin Hayes
Robin Hayes (R)
 
44.2
 
6,081

Total votes: 13,768
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent William Bush advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Robin Hayes advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29.

2018

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2018

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

William Bush defeated Robin Hayes in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
William Bush (D)
 
57.7
 
5,585
Image of Robin Hayes
Robin Hayes (R)
 
42.3
 
4,090

Total votes: 9,675
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

William Bush advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on September 6, 2018.


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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29

Robin Hayes advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 on September 6, 2018.

Candidate
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Robin Hayes

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2016

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was July 12, 2016.

Incumbent W. Charles Paradee defeated Janice Gallagher and Ruth A. James in the Delaware House of Representatives District 29 general election.[12][13]

Delaware House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png W. Charles Paradee Incumbent 62.02% 6,777
     Republican Janice Gallagher 35.85% 3,918
     Green Ruth A. James 2.13% 233
Total Votes 10,928
Source: Delaware Department of Elections


Incumbent W. Charles Paradee ran unopposed in the Delaware House of Representatives District 29 Democratic primary.[14][15][12]

Delaware House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png W. Charles Paradee Incumbent (unopposed)


Janice Gallagher ran unopposed in the Delaware House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary.[14][15][12]

Delaware House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Janice Gallagher  (unopposed)

2014

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2014

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. Incumbent William Charles Paradee III was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Peter M. Kramer was unopposed in the Republican primary. Paradee defeated Kramer in the general election.[16][17][18]

Delaware House of Representatives, District 29, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam Charles Paradee III Incumbent 57.4% 3,332
     Republican Peter M. Kramer 42.6% 2,471
Total Votes 5,803

2012

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2012

Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on February 11, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 6, 2012. W. Charles Paradee (D) defeated Lincoln D. Willis (R) in the general election. Both candidates ran unopposed in the February 7 primary elections. [19] [20]

Delaware House of Representatives, District 29, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngWilliam Charles Paradee 54.3% 5,183
     Republican Lincoln Willis Incumbent 45.7% 4,358
Total Votes 9,541

Campaign contributions

From 2000 to 2024, candidates for Delaware House of Representatives District 29 raised a total of $952,424. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $35,275 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money

Campaign contributions, Delaware House of Representatives District 29
Year Amount Candidates Average
2024 $168,457 3 $56,152
2022 $107,353 2 $53,677
2020 $105,784 2 $52,892
2018 $24,064 1 $24,064
2016 $60,625 3 $20,208
2014 $71,253 2 $35,627
2012 $57,895 2 $28,948
2010 $92,981 3 $30,994
2008 $74,820 2 $37,410
2006 $21,220 1 $21,220
2004 $71,251 2 $35,626
2002 $24,903 2 $12,452
2000 $71,818 2 $35,909
Total $952,424 27 $35,275


See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. Delaware General Assembly," "Delaware House of Representatives," accessed December 16, 2013
  2. Delaware Constitution, "Article II, Section 3," accessed November 1, 2021
  3. Delaware Constitution, "Article II, Section 4," accessed November 1, 2021
  4. The Delaware Code Online, "Article II. Legislature - Section 3," accessed May 21, 2025
  5. National Conference of State Legislatures, "2024 Legislator Compensation," August 21, 2024
  6. Delaware Legislature, "Delaware Election Code," accessed May 22, 2014 (Statutes § 7101 and § 7104, Delaware Code)
  7. The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
  8. Delaware General Assembly, "Senate Bill 199," accessed Nov. 15, 2021
  9. 9.0 9.1 WGMD, "Redistricting Legislation Passes in Delaware – Waiting for Governor’s Signature," Nov. 1, 2021
  10. 10.0 10.1 All About Redistricting, "Delaware," accessed April 22, 2015
  11. 11.0 11.1 Delaware Code, "Title 29, Chapter 8," accessed April 22, 2015
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 Delaware.gov, "General election candidates," accessed September 27, 2016 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "glist16" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "glist16" defined multiple times with different content
  13. Delaware Department of Elections, "General Election (Official Results)," accessed November 23, 2016
  14. 14.0 14.1 Delaware.gov, "Primary election candidates," accessed July 13, 2016
  15. 15.0 15.1 Delaware Department of Elections, Primary Election (Official Returns)," accessed September 22, 2016
  16. State of Delaware, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
  17. State of Delaware, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
  18. State of Delaware, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
  19. Delaware Secretary of State, "2012 General Election," November 4, 2013
  20. Delaware Secretary of State, "2012 General Primary,” November 4, 2013


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