John "Larry" Mitchell | |
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Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives from the 13th district | |
In office November 8, 2006 –November 9, 2022 | |
Preceded by | John F. Van Sant |
Succeeded by | DeShanna Neal |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilmington,Delaware,US | October 18,1954
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Wilmington,Delaware |
Alma mater | University of Delaware |
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Mitchell graduated from the New Castle County Police and Delaware State Police academies,and attended Delaware Technical Community College and the University of Delaware.
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