John Mitchell Jr. (politician)
John "Larry" Mitchell Jr. (born October 18, 1954) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 13.[1][2] He was elected in 2006 after the retirement of Democrat John F. Van Sant. In 2019, he was elected majority whip in the House.[3]
John "Larry" Mitchell | |
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Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 13th district | |
Assumed office January 9, 2007 | |
Preceded by | John F. Van Sant |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington, Delaware, US | October 18, 1954
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Wilmington, Delaware |
Alma mater | University of Delaware |
Mitchell graduated from the New Castle County Police and Delaware State Police academies, and attended Delaware Technical Community College and the University of Delaware.
Electoral history
- In 2006, Mitchell won the three-way Democratic primary with 375 votes (41.6%),[4] and went on to win the general election with 3,126 votes (59.6%) against Republican nominee John Jaremchuk.[5]
- In 2008, Mitchell won the general election with 6,547 votes (96.1%) against Blue Enigma Party candidate Jeffrey Brown, who was simultaneously running for governor.[6]
- In 2010, Mitchell won the general election with 4,345 votes (90.8%) in a rematch against Jeffrey Brown.[7]
- In 2012, Mitchell was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,384 votes.[8]
- In 2014, Mitchell was unopposed for the general election, winning 3,258 votes.[9]
- In 2016, Mitchell was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,287 votes.[10]
- In 2018, Mitchell was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,528 votes.[11]
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References
- "Representative John L. Mitchell (D)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "Representative John Mitchell Jr.'s Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- Bittle, Matt (November 8, 2018). "Legislators pick new caucus leaders". Delaware State News.
- "State of Delaware Primary Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 12, 2006. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2006. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 2, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
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