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]

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]

References

External links

• Official page at the Delaware General Assembly
• Profile at Vote Smart

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