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Summary

Representative Valerie J. Longhurst

Full Name: Valerie J. Longhurst
Office: State House (DE) - District 15, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Robert; 2 Children: Peyton, Andrew
Birth Date: 12/17/1963
Birth Place: Kewanee, IL
Home City: Bear, DE
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HB 35 - Requires Background Checks for Private Gun Sales
Legislation (Sponsor)

March 7, 2013

SB 205 - Requires Manufactured Home Community Owners to Explain Rent Increases
Legislation (Yea)

June 19, 2012 - Prohibits owners of manufactured home communities from raising the average rent in any amount more than the Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Signs Gun Background Check Bill

May 8, 2013 - Surrounded by law enforcement, advocates for gun safety and lawmakers from both parties, Governor Jack Markell today signed House Bill 35, the most significant piece ...

Governor Signs First Major Update to Delaware Campaign Finance Laws in More than 20 Years

Aug. 16, 2012 - With lawmakers, Common Cause of Delaware, the Commissioner of Elections and other advocates for more open government gathered at Buena Vista State Conference Center, Governor ...

New Laws Promote Dignity for Persons with Disabilities

Aug. 17, 2011 - Governor Jack Markell signed into law today three bills that reflect the state's progress in recognizing the importance, inclusion and dignity of persons with disabilities ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 67%
2010 Positive Growth Alliance Positions on Economic Issues 4%
2009-2010 Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Positions 83%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($10,850.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Valerie Longhurst refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Valerie J. Longhurst's Delaware State Legislative Election 2002 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
Valerie.Longhurst@state.de.us

Capitol Website
http://legis.delaware.gov/legislature.nsf/52087754ec8b9261852569c10055df42/d786242fc59569ae852569d800535dfc?OpenDocument&TableRow=1.5.3#1.5.

Capitol
Post Office Box 1401
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: 302-744-4351

District
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-577-8342
Phone: 302-577-8475

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