| Current Office: | Governor (DE) , Democratic |
|---|---|
| First Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Last Elected: | 11/04/2008 |
| Next Election: | 2012 |
| Gender: | Male |
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| Family: | Wife: Carla, 2 Children: Michael, Molly |
| Birth Date: | 11/26/1960 |
| Birth Place: | Newark, DE |
| Home City: | Wilmington, DE |
Summary
Governor Jack Markell
Biographical
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion Issues
- Agriculture Issues
- Animal Rights and Wildlife Issues
- Arts and Humanities
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Election Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Congressional and Legislative Affairs
- Conservative
- Crime Issues
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drug Issues
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy Issues
- Environmental Issues
- Executive Branch
- Family and Children Issues
- Federal, State, and Local Relations
- Foreign Aid and Policy Issues
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Reform
- Gun Issues
- Health Issues
- Housing and Property Issues
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Labor
- Legal Issues
- Liberal
- Military Issues
- National Security Issues
- Reproductive Issues
- Science and Medical Research
- Senior and Social Security Issues
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social Issues
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade Issues
- Transportation Issues
- Veterans Issues
- Welfare and Poverty
- Women's Issues
Recent 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
More Public Statements
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 ...
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% |
Campaign Finances
| Top industry | Uncoded ($1,212,763.00) |
| Source | FollowTheMoney.org |
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
