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William Bush
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2018 - Present
2026
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William Bush (Democratic Party) is a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 29. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Bush (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 29. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
William Bush was born in Dover, Delaware. He graduated from Caesar Rodney High School and then earned a law degree from Widener University’s School of Law. Bush's career experience includes working as a private attorney and small business owner. He served on the Board of Trustees for Delaware Technical Community College and was elected to serve as the Representative for Delaware House District 29.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Bush was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee, Vice Chair
- Capital Infrastructure Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee, Chair
- Gaming & Parimutuels Committee
- Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvement
2021-2022
Bush was assigned to the following committees:
- Transportation Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
- House Agriculture Committee, Vice-Chair
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee, Chair
- House Education Committee
- House Energy Committee, Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee
- Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
2019-2020
Bush was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee, Vice-Chair
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance/Commerce Committee, Chair
- House Judiciary Committee
- Public Safety & Homeland Security Committee
- Natural Resources and Energy Committee
- Transportation Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
Sponsored legislation
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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 | |
 | Monica Shockley Porter | 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.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Bush in this election.
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 | |
 | 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 | |
 | 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
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 | |
| 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.
Candidate | ||
| ✔ | William Bush | |
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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 | ||
| ✔ | | Robin Hayes |
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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2020
William Bush did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 9 to June 30.
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2023
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In 2023, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 10 to June 30. |
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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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Delaware House of Representatives District 29 |
Officeholder Delaware House of Representatives District 29 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Trey Charles Paradee (D) |
Delaware House of Representatives District 29 2018-Present |
Succeeded by - |
