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Summary

Senator David P. Sokola

Full Name: David P. Sokola
Office: State Senate (DE) - District 8, Democratic
First Elected: 1990
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kathy; 1 Child: Megan
Birth Date: 07/28/1955
Birth Place: Wilmington, DE
Home City: Newark, DE
Religion: Christian

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 35 - Requires Background Checks for Private Gun Sales
Legislation (Co-sponsor)

March 7, 2013

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Recent Public Statements

Governor Signs Two Education Bills into Law to Help Districts Recruit Great Teachers

March 22, 2012 - Gov. Jack Markell continued the state's efforts to put quality teachers in Delaware classrooms, signing two pieces of legislation extending successful teacher recruitment initiatives. SB ...

Governor Signs Charter School Legislation

Aug. 19, 2011 - Governor Jack Markell signed into law today a bill that will strengthen education for Delaware children by increasing accountability and improving oversight of charter schools. ...

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 0%
2010 Positive Growth Alliance Positions on Economic Issues 0%
2009-2010 Delaware State Chamber of Commerce Positions 81%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($15,675.00)
Source FollowTheMoney.org
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

David Sokola 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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View David P. Sokola's Delaware State Legislative Election 2010 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Capitol Email
David.Sokola@state.de.us

District Email
senatordave@live.com

Capitol Website
http://legis.delaware.gov/legislature.nsf/7f4f680c99e8e0d1852569c10055e9d4/a5f236fa1b0f90e7852569d8005369f2?OpenDocument

Capitol
Post Office Box 1401
Dover, DE 19903
Phone: 302-744-4139

District

Phone: 302-239-2193

District
Carvel State Office Building, 11th Floor
820 North French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-577-8744
Phone: 302-695-7366

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