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Peter C. Schwartzkopf (born January 15, 1955) is an American politician and former Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, he has represented the 14th district since 2002.[1] His district covers Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, and Dewey Beach in Sussex County. Prior to his election to the House, he was a state police officer.[2]
Peter Schwartzkopf | |
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Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 8, 2013 – June 30, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Robert Gilligan |
Succeeded by | Valerie Longhurst |
Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
In office January 13, 2009 – January 8, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Richard C. Cathcart |
Succeeded by | Valerie Longhurst |
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
Assumed office November 6, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Richard DiLiberto |
Personal details | |
Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | January 15, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Delaware Technical Community College Wilmington University (BA) |
He served as Majority Leader of the House from 2009 to 2013 before being elected Speaker of the House in 2013.[1] He stepped down from his role as speaker in June 2024 and was replaced by Valerie Longhurst.[3]
In 2023, Schwartzkopf announced his intention to not seek reelection in the following year.[3] He subsequently endorsed former state auditor Kathy McGuiness to take his seat representing the 14th district.[4] Schwartzkopf is a longtime friend of McGuiness, who was forced to resign as auditor in 2022 after her criminal conviction for misdemeanour conflict of interest, a charge which Schwartkopf described as "bogus" in his endorsement.[2][4]
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