Dorinda Connor

Dorinda Connor
Member of the Delaware Senate
from the 12th district
In office
1997–2012
Preceded byBob Connor
Succeeded byNicole Poore
Personal details
Born(1947-01-15)January 15, 1947
Howard Air Force Base, Panama
DiedJune 30, 2024(2024-06-30) (aged 77)
Delaware, US
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBob Connor

Dorinda "Dori" Ann Connor (née Clark; January 15, 1947 – June 30, 2024) was an American politician.[1] She succeeded her husband Bob Connor who died in office by winning a special election in 1997.[2] In the 2012 Delaware Senate election, Connor was unseated by Democrat Nicole Poore.[3]

Connor died in 2024, after a ten-year battle with Parkinson's disease.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Dorinda "Dori" Connor Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information". www.stranofeeley.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  2. ^ Mace, Ben. "Well-known Delawareans who died in 2024: Politicians, band director, furniture store founder". The News Journal. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  3. ^ admin. "Democrat Nicole Poore Enters Race for DE State Senate, 12th District – Senator Nicole Poore – Delaware 12th District". Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  4. ^ "DE Flags to be Lowered Saturday for Former 12th District State Senator Dorinda "Dori" Connor". WGMD. July 8, 2024. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025. Retrieved May 10, 2025.