Robert L. Venables Sr. (January 21, 1933 – December 18, 2021) was an American politician. He served as

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member of the

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from 1989 to 2015, representing

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. He graduated from Laurel High School. Venables died on December 18, 2021.

Electoral history

*In 1988, Venables challenged

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William Slatcher and won the general election by 93 votes with 5,033 votes total (50.5%) against Slatcher. *In 1992, Venables was challenged by Slatcher for a rematch and won the general election with 7,595 votes (64%) against Slatcher. *In 1994, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,299 votes. *In 1998, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 6,142 votes. *In 2002, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,756 votes. *In 2004, Venables won the general election with 9,344 votes (59.6%) against Republican nominee

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. *In 2008, Venables was unopposed for the general election, winning 12,603 votes. *In 2012, Venables won the general election with 8,955 votes (55.9%) against Republican nominee Bryant Richardson and

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candidate John Potter. *In 2014, Venables was defeated by Republican

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in the general election. He won 4,514 votes (45.9%).

References

External links

Official page
at the

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* 1933 births 2021 deaths Democratic Party Delaware state senators People from Laurel, Delaware {{Delaware-politician-stub