Sean Matthews
Sean Matthews | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 10th district | |
| In office November 8, 2014 – November 6, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Dennis E. Williams |
| Succeeded by | Melanie Levin |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Eastern University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Sean Matthews is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 10 until 2024.[1] In 2014, he challenged and defeated incumbent Democrat Dennis E. Williams, who he defeated again in 2016 when Williams attempted to retake his former seat. He is a teacher at Brandywine School District.[2]
Electoral history
[edit]- In 2014, Matthews won the Democratic primary with 694 votes (55%) against incumbent Democrat Dennis E. Williams.[3] He went on to win the general election with 3,494 votes (55.2%) against Republican nominee Judith Travis.[4]
- In 2016, Matthews won the Democratic primary with 1,308 votes (75.5%) in a rematch against former representative Williams.[5] Matthews went on to win the general election with 5,780 votes (57.5%) in a rematch against Republican nominee Judith Travis.[6]
- In 2018, Matthews won the general election with 6,448 votes (68.7%) against Republican nominee Erin Wienner.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Sean Matthews (D)". Dover, Delaware: Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ Albright, Matthew (August 31, 2016). "10th Representative District features fierce rematch". The News Journal.
- ^ "State of Delaware Primary Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 12, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 7, 2014. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware Primary Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. September 13, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 8, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election Results". Office of the State Election Commissioner. Delaware Department of Elections. November 6, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
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