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Summary

Senator Brian J. Bushweller

Full Name: Brian J. Bushweller
Office: State Senate (DE) - District 17, Democratic
First Elected: 11/04/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Rocky; 5 Children: Samantha, Stephany, Joshua, Jeremy, Sarah
Birth Place: Port Jervis, NY
Home City: Dover, DE

Recent Key Votes

SB 19 - Repeals the Death Penalty
Legislation (Yea)

March 26, 2013

SB 19 - Repeals the Death Penalty
Legislation (Co-sponsor)

March 12, 2013

HB 333 - Authorizes Online Gambling
Legislation (Yea)

June 27, 2012 - Expands state gambling laws to include the use of the Internet for certain lottery and table games (Sec. 2 14). Requires ...

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Markell Signs Legislation Restricting Drivers' Cell Phone Use

July 6, 2010 - Delaware became just the eighth state to restrict cell phone use while driving on Tuesday, when Governor Jack Markell signed legislation requiring motorists to use ...

Nine Bills Stemming from Earl Bradley Case Become Law

June 30, 2010 - Nine bills designed to improve protections for Delaware's children became law today on the steps of the State Capitol. Governor Jack Markell joined Attorney General ...

Legislation Increasing Penalties for Carrying Concealed Firearms Signed into Law

June 29, 2010 - Criminals who illegally carry a concealed firearm will now face longer prison sentences under a law Governor Jack Markell signed today that was written by ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 42%
2009-2010 Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Positions 80%
2009-2010 Delaware National Federation of Independent Business Positions 20%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($30,591.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Brian Bushweller refused to tell citizens where he 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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Contact Information

Capitol Email
brian.bushweller@state.de.us

District Email
BushwellerSenate@aol.com

District Website
http://www.bushwellersenate.com/

Capitol Website
http://legis.delaware.gov/legislature.nsf/7f4f680c99e8e0d1852569c10055e9d4/6b3a25591b0793ca852569d8005369fb?OpenDocument

Capitol
Post Office Box 1401
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: 302-744-4162
Fax: 302-739-6890

District
103 Burning Tree Road
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-674-5442

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