George Bunting (Delaware politician)
George Bunting | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office 1996–2013 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1944 Salisbury, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2026 (aged 81) Bethany Beach, Delaware, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Delaware |
George Howard Bunting Jr. (November 20, 1944 – February 12, 2026) was an American politician from the Delaware Democratic Party.[1] He represented District 20 in the Delaware State Senate from 1996 to 2013 and previously served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1982 to 1984 and from 1986 to 1996.[2] He was born in Salisbury, Maryland.[3]
Bunting retired at the 2012 Delaware House of Representatives election.[4] He died at his home in Bethany Beach, Delaware, on February 12, 2026, at the age of 81.[5][6]
References
- ^ "George Bunting". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ Mavity, Ryan. "George Bunting reflects on lifetime of service". Cape Gazette. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 25 HONORING SENATOR GEORGE HOWARD BUNTING, JR. OF SUSSEX COUNTY, AS HE PREPARES TO RETIRE FROM THE SENATE, FOR HIS 28 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE". Delaware General Assembly. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "Bunting announces decision not to seek re-election to DE State Senate". Newark Post. March 14, 2012. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
- ^ "Former Sen. George Bunting dies, colleagues remember 'great man'". Delaware News Journal. February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
- ^ "George Howard Bunting Jr., former state senator". Cape Gazette. February 16, 2026. Retrieved February 16, 2026.