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Summary

Governor Jack Markell

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (DE) , Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/04/2008
Next Election: 2012
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Carla, 2 Children: Michael, Molly
Birth Date: 11/26/1960
Birth Place: Newark, DE
Home City: Wilmington, DE

Recent Key Votes

HB 50 - Consumer Protection
Legislation (Veto)

Sept. 21, 2011

HB 33 - Municipal Elections
Legislation (Veto)

Aug. 9, 2011

SB 65 - Expansion of Criminal Nuisance Definition
Legislation (Sign)

Aug. 3, 2011

More Key Votes

Recent Public Statements

Governor's Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Business Growth in Delaware

May 18, 2012 - When you mention the word "entrepreneur" or "start-up," companies that may pop to mind are Facebook or Fraunhofer --high-tech or bio-tech companies where founders use ...

Delaware Health Information Network Marks 5th Anniversary

May 18, 2012 - Leaders from throughout Delaware gathered at Christiana Hospital today to celebrate the anniversary of another major "first" for the First State. Five years ago the ...

Governor's Weekly Message: Celebrating Prom and Graduation Season Safely

May 11, 2012 - It's prom and graduation season in Delaware and many families are celebrating together the milestones they and their teenagers have achieved. We, meanwhile, are working ...

More Public Statements

Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Lifetime Score F
2008-2010 The Cato Institute Tax Rate Score 46%
2008-2010 The Cato Institute Revenue Score 39%
More Ratings

Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($1,212,763.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
More Campaign Finance Data

Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jack Markell repeatedly refused to provide any responses to citizens on the issues through the 2008 Political Courage Test when asked to do so by national leaders of the political parties, prominent members of the media, Project Vote Smart President Richard Kimball, and Project Vote Smart staff.

Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.

Contact Information

Capitol Webmail
http://smu.governor.delaware.gov/cgi-bin/mail.php?contact

Capitol Website
http://governor.delaware.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/GovernorMarkell

Capitol Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/GovernorMarkell

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/GovernorMarkell

Capitol
Tatnall Building
William Penn Street, 2nd Floor
Dover, DE 19901
Phone: 302-744-4101
Fax: 302-739-2775

Washington, D.C.
444 N. Capitol Street Northwest, Suite 230
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-624-7724
Fax: 202-624-5495

District
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street, 12th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-577-3210
Fax: 302-577-3118

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