W. Charles Paradee
William Charles Paradee III (born July 18, 1969) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate representing District 17. He was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018.[1] Paradee earned a BA in English and an MBA from the University of Delaware.[2]
W. Charles Paradee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Bushweller |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 8, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Lincoln Willis |
| Succeeded by | William Bush IV |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1969 Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Dover, Delaware |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware |
Electoral history
- In 2008, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Pamela Thornburg, but lost the general election by 50 votes.[3] Thornburg retired from the legislature at the end of this term.
- In 2012, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Lincoln Willis, and won the general election with 5,183 votes (54.3%).[4]
- In 2014, Paradee won the general election with 3,332 votes (57.4%) against Republican nominee Peter Kramer.[5]
- In 2016, Paradee won the general election with 6,777 votes (62%) against Republican nominee Janice Gallagher and Green nominee Ruth James.[6]
- In 2018, Paradee ran for an open seat in the Delaware Senate, and won the general election with 9,343 votes (64.3%) against Republican nominee Justin King.[7]
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References
- "Representative W. Charles Paradee". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- "Representative William Paradee III's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
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