Nicole Poore
American politician
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Nicole Poore is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate representing District 12.[1][2] Poore was elected Senate Majority Leader in 2019 after previously serving as Senate Majority Whip.[3]
Nicole Poore | |
|---|---|
| Majority Leader of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2019 – November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Rose Henry |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Townsend |
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dorinda Connor |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Wilmington University |
| Website | Official website |
Poore has degrees in criminal justice from Delaware Technical Community College and Wilmington University. She has a master’s degree in organizational leadership.[4]
Poore is chair of the Joint Capital Improvement Committee and vice chair of the Senate Health & Social Services Committee and Senate Labor Committee. She serves on the Human Trafficking Interagency Coordinating Council, the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council, the Utilities Coordination Council, and the Riverfront Development Corporation.[5]
Legislation
In 2022, Poore introduced a series of bills to prevent sexual abuse and misconduct in public schools.[7][8] She also sponsored legislation to update Delaware's sexual extortion law.[9]
Poore is active in the peoples with disabilities community[10] and has supported numerous resolutions promoting awareness of physical and cognitive disabilities.[11]
Electoral history
- In 2012, Poore challenged incumbent Republican Dorinda Connor and won the three-way general election with 12,875 votes (60.3%) against Connor and Libertarian candidate Brad Thomas.[12]
- In 2016, Poore was unopposed in the general election, winning 18,961 votes.[13]
- In 2020, Poore was unopposed in the General Election, winning 21,606 votes.[14]
- In 2022, Poore defeated Republican nominee Bill Alexander in the General Election, winning 10,226 votes (62.15%).[15]
