Peter Schwartzkopf

Peter C. Schwartzkopf (born January 15, 1955) is an American politician and former Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented the 14th district since 2002.[1] His district covers Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Dewey Beach, and he is one of two Democrats in the Delaware General Assembly from Sussex County. He served as Majority Leader of the House (2009-2013) before being elected Speaker in 2013.[1]

Peter Schwartzkopf
Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office
January 8, 2013 – June 30, 2023
Preceded byRobert Gilligan
Succeeded byValerie Longhurst
Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives
In office
January 13, 2009 – January 8, 2013
Preceded byRichard C. Cathcart
Succeeded byValerie Longhurst
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 14th district
Assumed office
November 6, 2002
Preceded byRichard DiLiberto
Personal details
Born (1955-01-15) January 15, 1955
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationDelaware Technical Community College
Wilmington University (BA)

Electoral history
  • In 2002, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 4,530 votes (53.1%) against Republican nominee Michael A. Meoli and Libertarian nominee Everett M. Wodiska.[2]
  • In 2004, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 8,396 votes (67.8%) against Republican nominee Mary Spicer and Libertarian nominee Everett M. Wodiska.[3]
  • In 2006, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 6,610 votes (69.2%) against Republican nominee Kirk A. Pope Jr. and Independent nominee Maurice J. Barros.[4]
  • In 2008, Schwartzkopf was unopposed in the general election, winning 10,616 votes.[5]
  • In 2010, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 6,425 votes (53.7%) against Republican nominee Christopher J. Weeks.[6]
  • In 2012, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 8,250 votes (89.9%) against Libertarian nominee Margaret V. Melson.[7]
  • In 2014, Schwartzkopf was unopposed in the general election, winning 5,911 votes.[8]
  • In 2016, Schwartzkopf won the Democratic primary with 1,868 votes (73.9%) against Don R. Peterson.[9] He went on to win the general election with 9,297 votes (63.6%) against Republican nominee James Louis DeMartino.[10]
  • In 2018, Schwartzkopf won the general election with 8,530 votes (62.5%) in a rematch against Republican nominee James Louis DeMartino.[11]

See also

References
  1. "Representative Peter C. Schwartzkopf". Delaware General Assembly.
  2. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 5, 2002. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2004. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  4. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2006. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  5. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  6. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  7. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  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 Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 13, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  10. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  11. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
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