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, and he is one of two Democrats in the Delaware General Assembly from Sussex County. He served as Majority Leader of the House (2009-2013) before being elected Speaker in 2013.[1]
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) |