E. Bradford Bennett
E. Bradford Bennett is a former Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 32 from 2008 to 2013.
Biography
Bennett's professional experience includes working as the president of Bennett Security Systems.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bennett served on these committees:
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee, Vice Chair
- Revenue & Finance Committee
- Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability)
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bennett served on these committees:
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee
- Housing & Community Affairs Committee (Vice Chair)
- Judiciary Committee
- Sunset Committee, Delaware General Assembly
- Sunset Committee (Policy Analysis & Government Accountability) Committee
Issues
Sponsored legislation
Bennett's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 53 - "prohibits the granting of a leave of absence to a State employee for the purpose of serving a term of incarceration imposed upon the employee after a conviction."
- HB 136 - "increases the criminal penalties of §779A, Title 11 of the Delaware Code against a person who has previously been convicted of a sex offense and is on the sex offender registry who then commits a sex offense against a child under the age of twelve years."
- HB 206 - "increases the penalties for the crime of “sex offender unlawful sexual conduct against a child” when the victim is under the age of eighteen and has a cognitive disability."
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
2012
Bennett did not seek re-election in 2012.[2]
2010
Bennett won re-election to the 32nd District seat in 2010. He had no primary opposition. Bennett defeated Beth Buzzell Miller (R) and William McVay (L) in the November 2, 2010, general election.[3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 32 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 E. Bradford Bennett (D)
|
2,291 | 50.2% | ||
| Beth Buzzell Miller (R) | 1,995 | 43.7% | ||
| William McVay (Ind. Party of Delaware) | 204 | 4.5% | ||
| William McVay (L) | 76 | 1.6% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bennett won election to the Delaware House of Representatives from Delaware's 32nd District, defeating Donna Stone (R). Bennett received 3,742 votes in the election while Stone received 2,820 votes.[4] Bennett raised $65,924 for his campaign; Stone raised $75,130.[5]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 32 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| E. Bradford Bennett (D)
|
3,742 | 57.0% | ||
| Donna Stone (R) | 2,820 | 43.0% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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See also
- Delaware State Legislature
- Delaware House of Representatives
- Delaware House Committees
- Delaware state legislative districts
External links
- Official website
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed December 15, 2014
- ↑ Delaware State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ District 32 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ Follow the Money, "2008 contributions," accessed December 15, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Delaware House District 32 2008–2013 |
Succeeded by Andria L. Bennett (D) |
