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Peter Schwartzkopf
| Peter Schwartzkopf | ||
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| Delaware House of Representatives District 14 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 9 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Delaware State House of Representatives | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $42,750 per year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Wilmington College | |
| Associate's | Delaware Technical and Community College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | 01/15/1955 | |
| Place of birth | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Profession | Delaware State Police (retired) | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Schwartzkopf is a retired Captain/Troop Commander with the Delaware State Police.
He is a member of the Lions Club, Chair of the Special Olympics, and on the Advisory Committee of Sussex County Habitat for Humanity.[1]
Issue positions
Schwartzkopf did not provide answers to the 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schwartzkopf has been appointed to these committees:
- Ethics Committee, Chair
- Gaming & Parimutuels Committee
- House Administration Committee, Chair
- House Rules Committee, Chair
- Legislative Council Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schwartzkopf served on these committees:
- Ethics Committee (Chair)
- Gaming & Parimutuels Committee
- House Administration Committee (Chair)
- House Rules Committee (Chair)
- Veterans Affairs Committee
Sponsored legislation
Schwartzkopf's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 100 - "requires the Lottery Director to use his or her authority to reestablish a sports lottery"
- HB 211 - "This Act increases the tax on cigarettes from $1.15 to $1.60 per 20-cigarette pack."
- HB 212 - "This Act increases the State’s alcoholic beverage tax rates"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Elections
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.[3]
| Delaware House of Representatives, District 14 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Peter Schwarzkopf (D)
|
6,425 | 53.7% | ||
| Christopher J. Weeks (R) | 5,546 | 46.3% | ||
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.[4] Schwartzkopf raised $29,011 for his campaign.[5]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Schwartzkopf raised $72,641 in contributions. [6]
No contributions to his campaign were of $1,000 or more.
2008
Below are Schwartzkopf's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[7]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | $600 |
| DE Trial Lawyers Assoc | $600 |
| DE Racing Assoc | $600 |
| Blair Jones | $600 |
| Sugrue Inc T/A Big Fish Grill | $600 |
Recent news
This section displays the most recent stories in a google news search for the term Peter + Schwartzkopf + Deleware + Legislature
- All stories may not be relevant to this legislator due to the nature of the search engine.
Peter Schwartskopf News Feed
- DELAWARE: More legislation on sheriff powers filed - Delmarva Now
- More legislation on sheriff powers filed - The News Journal
- Sheriffs to lose arrest power in Delaware - Greeley Gazette
- Lobbyist rules clear final hurdle - The News Journal
- Schwartzkopf sees no efforts to outlaw same-sex marriage in Delaware - Cape Gazette
- Showdown over Sussex County sheriff's powers moves ahead at Leg Hall and in court - DFM News
- Democrats revive bill to strip sheriffs of power - WND.com
- Bill would not allow unreasonable lot-rent increases - Cape Gazette
- Delaware passes home invasion law - Cape Gazette
- Short pulls bill on sheriff's powers - Bethany Beach Wave
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External links
- Delaware House of Representatives - Rep. Peter Schwartzkopf
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart bio
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- State Surge profile - legislative and voting track record
- Peter Schwartzkopf on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schwartzkopf
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Schwartzkopf Issue Positions
- ↑ State of Delaware - Official Election results
- ↑ Delaware House official election results for 2008
- ↑ District 14 Delaware House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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