W. Charles Paradee
American politician
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William Charles "Trey" Paradee III (born July 18, 1969) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate representing district 17. He was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018.[1]
W. Charles Paradee | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 17th district | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Bushweller |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 29th district | |
| In office November 7, 2012 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Lincoln Willis |
| Succeeded by | William Bush IV |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 18, 1969 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware |
Paradee earned a BA in English and an MBA from the University of Delaware.[2] He began his career working for his family's gas company before becoming a financial advisor in 2000. He founded his own financial firm, Paradee Financial LLC, in 2011.[3]
Legislation
In 2021, Paradee introduced legislation providing some students with full tuition and fees at Delaware State University.[4]
Paradee is a supporter of campaign finance reform and sponsored SB 176, which established fines for candidates that fail to submit financial documents when running for state office.[5]
Electoral history
- In 2008, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Pamela Thornburg, but lost the general election by 50 votes.[6] Thornburg retired from the legislature at the end of this term.
- In 2012, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Lincoln Willis, and won the general election with 5,183 votes (54.3%).[7]
- In 2014, Paradee won the general election with 3,332 votes (57.4%) against Republican nominee Peter Kramer.[8]
- In 2016, Paradee won the general election with 6,777 votes (62%) against Republican nominee Janice Gallagher and Green nominee Ruth James.[9]
- In 2018, Paradee ran for an open seat in the Delaware Senate, and won the general election with 9,343 votes (64.3%) against Republican nominee Justin King.[10]
- In 2022, Paradee defeated Republican nominee Ed Ruyter with 7,551 votes (64.4%) in the General Election.[11]
- In 2024, Paradee was unopposed in the General Election.[12]
