John "Jack" Walsh[1] is an American politician who represents the 9th district of the Delaware Senate.[2] First elected in 2016, he is a member of the Democratic Party.[3]
Jack Walsh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 9th district | |
| Assumed office November 9, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Karen E. Peterson |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jeanmarie Walsh |
| Occupation | Electrician |
| Website | http://www.jackforsenate.org/ |
Career
editWalsh is a trained electrician and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Prior to his government service, Walsh held various positions with his local branch of the union. He currently works as a project manager at Preferred Electric Inc.[4]
Walsh is vice president of the board of directors for the Humane Animal Partners and serves on the boards of the Certified Thoroughbred Program and the Delaware Prosperity Partnership.
Walsh was first elected to the Delaware Senate in November 2016.
Legislation
editElectoral history
edit2016: Walsh defeated Caitlin M. Olsen in the Democratic Primary held on September 13, 2016.[7] He was unopposed in the General Election held on November 8, 2016.[8]
2020: Walsh defeated Republican nominee Todd Ruckle with 12,728 votes (67.07%) in the General Election held on November 3, 2020.[9]
2022: Walsh defeated Republican nominee Brenda Mennella with 7,172 votes (61.5%) in the General Election held on November 8, 2022.[10]
References
edit- ↑ "Senator John Walsh". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Senator Jack Walsh". Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus. Retrieved July 8, 2018.
- ↑ "State of Delaware General Election Official Results". Dover, Delaware: Delaware Commissioner of Elections. November 6, 2012. Archived from the original on November 3, 2013. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ↑ "John "Jack" Walsh". Senate Democrats. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Bill Detail - Delaware General Assembly". legis.delaware.gov. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "Bill Detail - Delaware General Assembly". legis.delaware.gov. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "2016 Primary Election". State of Delaware Department of Elections. September 15, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "2016 General Election". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 17, 2016. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "2020 General Election Report". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 11, 2020. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
- ↑ "2022 General Election Report". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 12, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
External links
edit- Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
- Campaign website Archived January 3, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
- Profile at Vote Smart
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