William J. Carson Jr. (born December 24, 1950) is an American politician. He is a Democratic member of the

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, representing District 28. He was elected in 2008 to replace Democrat Bruce Ennis, who had resigned to run for a seat in the

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. Carson graduated from Smyrna High School.

Electoral history

*In 2008, Carson was unopposed in the general election, winning 7,198 votes. *In 2010, Carson won the general election with 4,534 votes (67.7%) against

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nominee Karen Minner. *In 2012, Carson won the general election with 6,104 votes (71.1%) against Republican nominee Christopher Sylvester. *In 2014, Carson was unopposed in the general election, winning 3,490 votes. *In 2016, Carson was unopposed in the general election, winning 7,581 votes. *In 2018, Carson won the general election with 5,176 votes (68%) against Republican nominee Charlotte Middleton.

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at the Delaware General Assembly * 1950 births Living people Democratic Party members of the Delaware House of Representatives 21st-century American legislators People from Dover, Delaware {{Delaware-politician-stub