Jack Walsh (politician)
Jack Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Karen E. Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jeanmarie Walsh |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Website | http://www.jackforsenate.org/ |
John "Jack" Walsh[1] is an American politician who represents the 9th district of the Delaware Senate.[2] First elected in 2016, he is a member of the Democratic Party.[3]
Career
[edit]Walsh is a trained electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Prior to his government service, Walsh held various positions with his local branch of the union. He currently works as a project manager at Preferred Electric Inc.[4]
Walsh is vice president of the board of directors for the Humane Animal Partners and serves on the boards of the Certified Thoroughbred Program and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership.[5]
Walsh was first elected to the Delaware Senate in November 2016.
Legislation
[edit]Walsh is known for his work in economic development and labor policy. He has sponsored legislation to reduce wage theft[6] and to increase Delaware's minimum wage.[7]
Electoral history
[edit]2016: Walsh defeated Caitlin M. Olsen in the Democratic Primary held on September 13, 2016.[8] He was unopposed in the General Election held on November 8, 2016.[9]
2020: Walsh defeated Republican nominee Todd Ruckle with 12,728 votes (67.07%) in the General Election held on November 3, 2020.[10]
2022: Walsh defeated Republican nominee Brenda Mennella with 7,172 votes (61.5%) in the General Election held on November 8, 2022.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Senator John Walsh". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ^ "Senator Jack Walsh". Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ^ "John "Jack" Walsh". Senate Democrats. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "Ross, (Claud) Richard, (24 March 1924–21 Feb. 1996), Hon. Vice-President, European Investment Bank, since 1989 (Vice-President, and Vice-Chairman Board of Directors, 1978–89)", Who Was Who, Oxford University Press, December 1, 2007, retrieved September 23, 2025
- ^ "Bill Detail - Delaware General Assembly". legis.delaware.gov. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "Bill Detail - Delaware General Assembly". legis.delaware.gov. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "2016 Primary Election". State of Delaware Department of Elections. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "2016 General Election". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 17, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "2020 General Election Report". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 11, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ^ "2022 General Election Report". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 12, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
- Campaign website Archived January 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
- Profile at Vote Smart
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