Dennis Spivack

Dennis Spivack (born 1947) is an American lawyer and politician from New Castle County, Delaware, near Wilmington. He is a member of the Democratic Party, and was its candidate for U.S. Representative from Delaware in the Delaware congressional election in 2006. In that election he was defeated by incumbent U.S. Representative Michael N. Castle.

Early life and family

Spivack graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 with a degree in political science. In 1971, he married Marcia Bregman, also of Wilmington. They have two grown daughters. In 1975, he completed a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. Spivack first served in the Delaware Attorney General's office as a Deputy Attorney General, and is currently a senior member of the law firm Morris James in Wilmington, where he focuses on real estate law. He has represented the Delaware State Housing Authority, and has served on several committees for the betterment of the Brandywine School District.

Election results

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Year
Office
Election|
Subject
Party
Votes
%|
Opponent
Party
Votes
%
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2006
U.S. House
Primary|
Party shading/Democratic |Dennis Spivack
Party shading/Democratic |Democrat
Party shading/Democratic |9,514
Party shading/Democratic |60%|
Party shading/Democratic |Karen M. Hartley-Nagle
Party shading/Democratic |Democrat
Party shading/Democratic |6,253
Party shading/Democratic |40%
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2006
U.S. House
General|
Party shading/Democratic |Dennis Spivack
Party shading/Democratic |Democratic
Party shading/Democratic |97,555
Party shading/Democratic |39%|
Party shading/Republican |Michael N. Castle
Party shading/Republican |Republican
Party shading/Republican |143,892
Party shading/Republican |57%
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References

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External links

* Spivak Campaign Website [http://www.spivackforcongress.org ]
* Ting, Spivack Pass First Test [http://www.delawareonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?ID=/20060913/NEWS/609130376]
* Vote Smart Profile [http://www.vote-smart.org/bio.php?can_id=MDE65344]