W._Charles_Paradee

W. Charles Paradee

W. Charles Paradee

American politician

William Charles Paradee III (born July 18, 1969) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate representing district 17. He was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018.[1] Paradee earned a BA in English and an MBA from the University of Delaware.[2]

Quick Facts Member of the Delaware Senate from the 17th district, Preceded by ...

Electoral history

  • In 2008, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Pamela Thornburg, but lost the general election by 50 votes.[3] Thornburg retired from the legislature at the end of this term.
  • In 2012, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Lincoln Willis, and won the general election with 5,183 votes (54.3%).[4]
  • In 2014, Paradee won the general election with 3,332 votes (57.4%) against Republican nominee Peter Kramer.[5]
  • In 2016, Paradee won the general election with 6,777 votes (62%) against Republican nominee Janice Gallagher and Green nominee Ruth James.[6]
  • In 2018, Paradee ran for an open seat in the Delaware Senate, and won the general election with 9,343 votes (64.3%) against Republican nominee Justin King.[7]

References

  1. [1]
    "Representative W. Charles Paradee". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Representative William Paradee III's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  3. [3]
    "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 4, 2008. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  4. [4]
    "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  5. [5]
    "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  6. [6]
    "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  7. [7]
    "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.


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