Andria Bennett

Andria L. Bennett is an American politician. She was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 32.[1][2] She was elected in 2012 to replace her husband, Brad Bennett, who had decided not to seek reelection after a second arrest for drunk driving.[3][4] Bennett was formerly an adjunct faculty member at Delaware Technical Community College.[5]

Andria Bennett
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
January 8, 2013 – November 9, 2022
Preceded byBrad Bennett
Succeeded byKerri Evelyn Harris
Personal details
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBrad Bennett
ParentJohn Viola
ResidenceDover, Delaware
Professionpolitician

Electoral history
  • In 2012, Andria Bennett won the Democratic primary with 421 votes (61.6%),[6] and went on to win the general election with 4,097 votes (63.3%) against Republican nominee Ellis Parrott.[7]
  • In 2014, Bennett won the general election with 1,860 votes (57.6%) against Republican nominee William McVay.[8]
  • In 2016, Bennett won the general election with 4,241 votes (60.5%) against Republican nominee Patricia McDaniel Foltz.[9]
  • In 2018, Bennett won the general election with 3,510 votes (62.3%) against Republican nominee Cheryl Precourt.[10]

Committee assignments

Bennett currently serves on the following committees:[5]

  • Agriculture Committee
  • Capital Infrastructure Committee
  • Corrections Committee
  • Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee (Vice Chair)
  • Gaming and Parimutuels Committee (Chair)
  • Joint Committee on Capital Improvement
  • Revenue and Finance Committee
  • Veterans Affairs Committee

Domestic abuse arrest and retirement

According to Delaware State Police, Bennett was arrested on December 13, 2020, on charges of third-degree assault after a domestic dispute. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance and the Delaware Department of Justice confirmed that charges against Bennett were dropped in February 2021, at the victim's request.[11][12][13] After the arrest, she decided to not run for re-election in 2022.

References
  1. "Representative Andria L. Bennett (D)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  2. "Representative Andria Bennett's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  3. Rush, Don (July 11, 2012). "Wife Makes Bid To Take Over Delaware House Seat From Husband". Delmarva Public Radio.
  4. Prado, Antonio (November 2, 2012). "Former State Rep. Brad Bennett quietly begins prison term at Gander Hill". Dover Post.
  5. "Andria Bennett's Biography". The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  6. "State of Delaware 2012 Primary Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. September 11, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  7. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2013.
  8. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  9. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  10. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  11. Cherry, Amy (December 20, 2020). "Dover-area state Rep. Andria Bennett arrested on misdeameanor assault charges". wdel.com. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  12. "Delaware Representative Andria Bennett Arrested for 3rd Degree Assault". WRDE Coast TV. December 19, 2020. Retrieved June 17, 2021.
  13. Cherry, Amy (May 19, 2021). "Assault charge against Dover state rep dropped". wdel.com. Retrieved June 17, 2021.


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