John Viola | |
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Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives from the 26th district | |
In office November 4, 1998 –November 4, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Richard F. Davis |
Succeeded by | Madinah Wilson-Anton |
Personal details | |
Born | June 1,1950 |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Children | Andria Bennett |
Residence | Newark,Delaware |
Alma mater | Goldey–Beacom College |
John J. Viola (born June 1,1950) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives for District 26. [1] [2] He was elected in 1998 after defeating incumbent Republican Richard F. Davis. He served as the majority whip in the House before he left the position and was replaced by John "Larry" Mitchell in 2019. [3] His daughter,Andria Bennett,joined him in the House in 2012 after she was elected to replace her husband and Viola's son-in-law,Brad Bennett. [4]
Viola earned an associate degree in business management from Goldey–Beacom College.
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