Tom Carper

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Tom Carper

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth January 23, 1947 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tom Carper holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Ohio State University and an MBA from the University of Delaware. He served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve, retiring as a Captain. Carper began his career in economic development and later served as Delaware's Treasurer, where he developed the state's first cash management system. He spent a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives, focusing on economic stabilization and bank securities, before serving two terms as Governor of Delaware. During his governorship, Carper implemented significant tax reforms, attracted major businesses, and improved education funding.

Political Ideas

Tom Carper's political identity is marked by a blend of fiscal conservatism with progressive social policies, creating a unique ideological tension. He has consistently advocated for tax reductions and economic incentives to attract businesses while supporting healthcare initiatives like the Affordable Care Act and SCHIP. Carper's strategic approach often involves unexpected alliances, such as his support for environmental regulations that benefit regional industries, showcasing a calculated and localized policy framework.

Campaigns
2018: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator in Delaware, 2018

217,385 votes

Win
2018: None State Senate
ELECTED

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United States Senate Democratic primary results

53,633 votes (64.59%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Delaware

265,415 votes (66.42%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from Delaware

170,567 votes (67.13%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from Delaware

181,566 votes (55.53%)

Win
1996: Delaware State Governor
ELECTED

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Delaware gubernatorial election, 1996

188,300 votes (69.50%)

Win
1992: Delaware State Governor
ELECTED

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Delaware gubernatorial election, 1992

179,365 votes (64.74%)

Win

Democratic Party primary results

36,600 votes (89.19%)

Win
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

65.50% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At Large District

67.50% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At Large District

66.20% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

58.50% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Delaware House of Representatives At-large District

52.40% of vote

Win