Robert L. Venables Sr.[1] (January 21, 1933 – December 18, 2021) was an American politician. He served as Democratic member of the Delaware Senate from 1989 to 2015, representing District 21.[2] He graduated from Laurel High School. Venables died on December 18, 2021.[3]
Robert Venables Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 21st district | |
| In office January 10, 1989 – January 13, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | William Slatcher |
| Succeeded by | Bryant Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 21, 1933 Bethel, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2021 (aged 88) Delaware |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Laurel, Delaware |
| Alma mater | Laurel High School |
Electoral history
- In 1988, Venables challenged incumbent Republican William Slatcher and won the general election by 93 votes with 5,033 votes total (50.5%) against Slatcher.[4]
- In 1992, Venables was challenged by Slatcher for a rematch and won the general election with 7,595 votes (64%) against Slatcher.[5]
- In 1994, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,299 votes.[6]
- In 1998, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 6,142 votes.[7]
- In 2002, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,756 votes.[8]
- In 2004, Venables won the general election with 9,344 votes (59.6%) against Republican nominee Daniel Short.[9]
- In 2008, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 12,603 votes.[10]
- In 2012, Venables won the general election with 8,955 votes (55.9%) against Republican nominee Bryant Richardson and Libertarian candidate John Potter.[11]
- In 2014, Venables was defeated by Republican Bryant Richardson in the general election. He won 4,514 votes (45.9%).[12]