David McBride
David B. McBride (born June 23, 1942) is an American politician who served in the Delaware General Assembly for forty-two years. After serving one term in the Delaware House of Representatives from the 15th district, he was elected to the Delaware Senate from the 13th district in 1980 and served there for 40 years. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected majority leader in the senate before becoming president pro tempore during his last four years in office. In 2020, he was defeated by Marie Pinkney in the Democratic primary.
David McBride | |
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| President pro tempore of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 17, 2017 – November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Blevins |
| Succeeded by | David Sokola |
| Majority Leader of the Delaware Senate | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – January 17, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Patricia Blevins |
| Succeeded by | Margaret Rose Henry |
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 13th district | |
| In office November 5, 1980 – November 4, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Francis J. Kearns |
| Succeeded by | Marie Pinkney |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office November 7, 1978 – November 4, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Robert L. Byrd |
| Succeeded by | John Campanelli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1942 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary (divorced) Kei (divorced) |
| Education | University of Delaware (BS, MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1961–1969 |
| Rank | Staff Sergeant |
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