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Peter Schwartzkopf
Peter Schwartzkopf (Democratic Party) was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 14. He assumed office on November 6, 2002. He left office on November 5, 2024.
Schwartzkopf (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 14. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Schwartzkopf previously served as speaker of the House and majority leader.
Biography
Schwartzkopf is a retired captain and troop commander with the Delaware State Police.
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Schwartzkopf was assigned to the following committees:
- House Administration Committee
- Ethics Committee
- House Rules Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Legislative Council Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
Schwartzkopf was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Council Committee, Vice-Chair
- Ethics Committee
- House Administration Committee
- House Rules Committee
2019-2020
Schwartzkopf was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Council Committee, Co-Chair
- House Administration Committee
- Ethics Committee
- House Rules Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Ethics |
| • House Administration |
| • House Rules |
| • Legislative Council, Co-chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schwartzkopf served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Ethics |
| • House Administration |
| • House Rules |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schwartzkopf served on the following committees:
| Delaware committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • 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 |
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| • 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 |
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| • Ethics, Chair |
| • Gaming & Parimutuels |
| • House Administration, Chair |
| • House Rules, Chair |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
Peter Schwartzkopf did not file to run for re-election.
2022
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf defeated Carl Phelps in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Peter Schwartzkopf (D) | 65.0 | 8,455 |
 | Carl Phelps (R) | 35.0 | 4,543 | |
| Total votes: 12,998 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Carl Phelps advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14.
2020
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf won election in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Schwartzkopf (D) | 100.0 | 12,822 |
| Total votes: 12,822 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14.
2018
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf defeated James DeMartino in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 14 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Schwartzkopf (D) | 62.5 | 8,530 |
 | James DeMartino (R) | 37.5 | 5,125 | |
| Total votes: 13,655 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14
Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14 on September 6, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | Peter Schwartzkopf |
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14
James DeMartino advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 14 on September 6, 2018.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | | James DeMartino |
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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 Peter Schwartzkopf defeated James DeMartino in the Delaware House of Representatives District 14 general election.[1][2]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Peter Schwartzkopf Incumbent |
63.55% | 9,297 | |
| Republican | James DeMartino | 36.45% | 5,332 | |
| Total Votes | 14,629 | |||
| Source: Delaware Department of Elections | ||||
Incumbent Peter Schwartzkopf defeated Don Peterson in the Delaware House of Representatives District 14 Democratic primary.[3][4][1]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Peter Schwartzkopf Incumbent |
73.89% | 1,868 | |
| Democratic | Don Peterson | 26.11% | 660 | |
| Total Votes | 2,528 | |||
James DeMartino ran unopposed in the Delaware House of Representatives District 14 Republican primary.[3][4][1]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | James DeMartino (unopposed) | |
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 Peter C. Schwartzkopf was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election. Nelson E. Warren (D) withdrew from the race on July 16, 2014.[5][6][7]
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.[8]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Peter Schwartzkopf Incumbent |
89.9% | 8,250 | |
| Libertarian | Margaret Melson | 10.1% | 925 | |
| Total Votes | 9,175 | |||
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.[9]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Peter Schwartzkopf (D)
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6,425 | 53.7% | ||
| Christopher J. Weeks (R) | 5,546 | 46.3% | ||
Endorsements
In 2010, Schwartzkopf's endorsements included Gov. Jack Markell.[10]
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.[11] Schwartzkopf raised $29,011 for his campaign.[12]
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Peter Schwartzkopf did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
In 2024, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 9 to June 30.
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2023
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2022
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In 2022, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 11 to June 30.
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2021
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In 2021, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 12 to June 30.
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2020
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In 2020, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 14 to June 30. |
2019
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In 2019, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 8 through June 30.
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2018
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In 2018, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 9 through June 30.
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2017
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In 2017, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 10 through June 30. The legislature held a special session on July 2.
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2016
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In 2016, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 12 through July 1.
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2015
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In 2015, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 13 through June 30.
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2014
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In 2014, the Delaware General Assembly was in session from January 14 through July 1.
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2013
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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 - ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, "General Election (Official Results)," accessed November 23, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Delaware.gov, "Primary election candidates," accessed July 13, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Delaware Department of Elections, Primary Election (Official Returns)," accessed September 22, 2016
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Official general election results," accessed November 13, 2014
- ↑ Delaware State Board of Elections, "Candidate List," accessed July 13, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division, "Official 2010 Election results," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Cape Gazette, "Markell Endorses Schwartzkopf at Rehoboth bandstand," accessed September 6, 2012
- ↑ Delaware Elections Division, "Official 2008 Election results," accessed March 20, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Campaign contributions," accessed March 20, 2014
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Delaware House of Representatives District 14 2002-2024 |
Succeeded by Claire Snyder-Hall (D) |
