Brian G. Pettyjohn
| Brian G. Pettyjohn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office 2012 - Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 11, 1974 Milford, Delaware |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly |
| Residence | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware |
| Occupation | Consultant |
| Religion | Methodist |
Brian Pettyjohn is an American politician and a member of the Delaware Senate. A Republican, he has served in the Senate representing the 19th District since 2012.
Birth
Brian G. Pettyjohn was born in Milford, Delaware on January 11, 1974.
Residence
Senator Pettyjohn resides in Georgetown, Delaware.
Religion
Pettyjohn is a member of the United Methodist Church.
Education
Brian Pettyjohn received his education at the following institutions:
- University of Delaware; Newark, DE
- Sussex Central High School; Georgetown, DE
2012 Senate Race
The 2012 Republican primary saw the Republican incumbent Joseph Booth defeated by Eric Bodenweiser, a political novice after a lengthy campaign. Soon after the September primary, Mr. Bodenweiser failed to appear at many high profile events. Soon thereafter, the Delaware Attorney General's office announced that Bodenweiser had been indicted on 113 counts of sex crimes against a young man for incidents that purportedly happened 0ver 20 years earlier. Pettyjohn had, by that time, began to mount a write-in campaign for Senate. After Bodenweiser withdrew, Pettyjohn and the Republican Party petitioned the Delaware Department of Elections to replace Bodenweiser's name on the ballot with Pettyjohn's. The Department of Elections refused, and the Delaware State GOP brought legal action against the Department of Elections. After a favorable ruling from the Delaware Court of Chancery, and subsequent favorable ruling from the Delaware Supreme Court, Pettyjohn was placed on the November ballot and easily won election with just less than 60% of the vote. Pettyjohn's campaign lasted just 37 days.
Political experience
Brian Pettyjohn has had the following political experience:
- Senator, Delaware State Senate, 2012-present
- Mayor, Town of Georgetown, DE 2010-2012
- Councilman, Town of Georgetown, DE 2008-2010
Organizations
Senator Pettyjohn has been a member of the following organizations:
- Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce (Member)
- Children and Families First of Delaware (Board Member)
- Chad Spicer Foundation (Board Member)
- Sussex County Association of Towns (Vice President)
- Delaware League of Local Governments (Member)
External links
- Delaware State Legislature - Senator Brian Pettyjohn official government website