Robert Venables Sr.

Robert L. Venables Sr.[1] (born January 21, 1933) is an American politician. He served as Democratic member of the Delaware Senate from 1989 to 2015, representing District 21.[2] He graduated from Laurel High School.

Robert Venables Sr.
Member of the Delaware Senate
from the 21st district
In office
January 10, 1989 – January 13, 2015
Preceded byWilliam Slatcher
Succeeded byBryant Richardson
Personal details
Born (1933-01-21) January 21, 1933
Bethel, Delaware, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLaurel, Delaware
Alma materLaurel High School

Electoral history
  • In 1988, Venables challenged incumbent Republican William Slatcher and won the general election by 93 votes with 5,033 votes total (50.5%) against Slatcher.[3]
  • In 1992, Venables was challenged by Slatcher for a rematch and won the general election with 7,595 votes (64%) against Slatcher.[4]
  • In 1994, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,299 votes.[5]
  • In 1998, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 6,142 votes.[6]
  • In 2002, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,756 votes.[7]
  • In 2004, Venables won the general election with 9,344 votes (59.6%) against Republican nominee Daniel Short.[8]
  • In 2008, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 12,603 votes.[9]
  • In 2012, Venables won the general election with 8,955 votes (55.9%) against Republican nominee Bryant Richardson and Libertarian candidate John Potter.[10]
  • In 2014, Venables was defeated by Republican Bryant Richardson in the general election. He won 4,514 votes (45.9 %).[11]
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References
  1. "Senator Robert L. Venables, Sr". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  2. "Robert Venables, Sr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  3. "State of Delaware Official Results of General Election 1988" (PDF). Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 8, 1988. p. 5. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 12, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  4. "State of Delaware 1992 General Election Results" (PDF). Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 3, 1992. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 12, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  5. "State of Delaware Official Results 1994" (PDF). Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 8, 1994. p. 3. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 12, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  6. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 3, 1998. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  7. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 5, 2002. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  8. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 2, 2004. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  9. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  10. "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
  11. "State Of Delaware - Elections Results". November 7, 2014. Retrieved April 30, 2016.


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