David Sokola | |
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President pro tempore of the Delaware Senate | |
Assumed office November 4, 2020 | |
Preceded by | David McBride |
Member of the Delaware Senate from the 8th district | |
Assumed office January 8,1991 | |
Preceded by | Margo Ewing Bang |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington,Delaware,U.S. | July 28,1955
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Delaware (BS) |
Website | Official website |
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