W. Charles Paradee | |
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Member of the Delaware Senate from the 17th district | |
Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Brian Bushweller |
Member of the DelawareHouseofRepresentatives from the 29th district | |
In office November 7,2012 –November 7,2018 | |
Preceded by | Lincoln Willis |
Succeeded by | William Bush IV |
Personal details | |
Born | Dover,Delaware,U.S. | July 18,1969
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Dover,Delaware |
Alma mater | University of Delaware |
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