Andria Bennett Explained
Andria L. Bennett is an American politician. She was a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 32.[1] [2] She was elected in 2012 to replace her husband, Brad Bennett, who had decided not to seek reelection after a second arrest for drunk driving.[3] [4] Bennett was formerly an adjunct faculty member at Delaware Technical Community College.[5]
Electoral history
- In 2012, Andria Bennett won the Democratic primary with 421 votes (61.6%),[6] and went on to win the general election with 4,097 votes (63.3%) against Republican nominee Ellis Parrott.[7]
- In 2014, Bennett won the general election with 1,860 votes (57.6%) against Republican nominee William McVay.[8]
- In 2016, Bennett won the general election with 4,241 votes (60.5%) against Republican nominee Patricia McDaniel Foltz.[9]
- In 2018, Bennett won the general election with 3,510 votes (62.3%) against Republican nominee Cheryl Precourt.[10]
Committee assignments
Bennett currently serves on the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Capital Infrastructure Committee
- Corrections Committee
- Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee (Vice Chair)
- Gaming and Parimutuels Committee (Chair)
- Joint Committee on Capital Improvement
- Revenue and Finance Committee
- Veterans Affairs Committee
Domestic abuse arrest and retirement
According to Delaware State Police, Bennett was arrested on December 13, 2020, on charges of third-degree assault after a domestic dispute. She was arraigned and released on her own recognizance and the Delaware Department of Justice confirmed that charges against Bennett were dropped in February 2021, at the victim's request.[11] [12] [13] After the arrest, she decided to not run for re-election in 2022.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Representative Andria L. Bennett (D) . . Dover, Delaware . January 9, 2019 .
- Web site: Representative Andria Bennett's Biography . . November 4, 2013.
- Web site: Wife Makes Bid To Take Over Delaware House Seat From Husband . Don . Rush . Delmarva Public Radio . July 11, 2012.
- Web site: Former State Rep. Brad Bennett quietly begins prison term at Gander Hill . Antonio . Prado . Dover Post . November 2, 2012.
- Web site: Andria Bennett's Biography . The Voter's Self Defense System - Vote Smart . June 17, 2021.
- Web site: State of Delaware 2012 Primary Election Official Results . September 11, 2012 . Delaware Commissioner of Elections . Dover, Delaware . November 4, 2013.
- Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2012 . Delaware Department of Elections . Office of the State Election Commissioner . November 4, 2013.
- Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 7, 2014 . Delaware Department of Elections . Office of the State Election Commissioner . January 9, 2019.
- Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 8, 2016 . Delaware Department of Elections . Office of the State Election Commissioner . January 9, 2019.
- Web site: State of Delaware General Election Official Results . November 6, 2018 . Delaware Department of Elections . Office of the State Election Commissioner . January 9, 2019.
- News: Cherry . Amy . Dover-area state Rep. Andria Bennett arrested on misdeameanor assault charges . June 17, 2021 . wdel.com . December 20, 2020.
- News: Delaware Representative Andria Bennett Arrested for 3rd Degree Assault . June 17, 2021 . WRDE Coast TV . December 19, 2020.
- News: Cherry . Amy . Assault charge against Dover state rep dropped . June 17, 2021 . wdel.com . May 19, 2021.