William Outten
American politician (1948–2020)
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William Robert "Bobby" Outten (October 1, 1948 – March 17, 2020) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2005 to 2019, representing District 30.[1][2] Outten earned an AA in business administration from Delaware Technical Community College. He died in 2020 at the age of 71.[3]
Preceded byGeorge Quillen
Succeeded byW. Shannon Morris
DiedMarch 17, 2020 (aged 71)
Milford, Delaware, U.S.
William Outten | |
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| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office November 3, 2004 – November 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | George Quillen |
| Succeeded by | W. Shannon Morris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Robert Outten October 1, 1948 |
| Died | March 17, 2020 (aged 71) Milford, Delaware, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Delaware Technical Community College |
Electoral history
- In 2004, Outten won the general election with 4,644 votes (59.3%) against Democratic nominee Kimberly Robbins to replace retiring Republican George Quillen.[4]
- In 2006, Outten won the general election with 3,521 votes (63.4%) against Democratic nominee Robert Price, who had run in 2004 but lost the primary election to Kimberly Robbins.[5]
- In 2008, Outten was unopposed in the general election, winning 6,921 votes.[6]
- In 2010, Outten was unopposed in the general election, winning 5,514 votes.[7]
- In 2012, Outten won the general election with 5,906 votes (91.9%) against Libertarian nominee Gordon Smith.[8]
- In 2014, Outten won the general election with 3,489 votes (65.7%) against Democratic nominee Jonathan Gallo and Libertarian nominee Gordon Smith.[9]
- In 2016, Outten won the general election with 6,337 votes (70.7%) against Democratic nominee Charles Groce.[10]
