Promoting freedom, individual liberty, and good governance.
Promoting freedom, individual liberty, and good governance.
Who we are
The Senate Republican Caucus embraces freedom, believes in your rights, and supports diversity in thought, deed and creed.
Did you know?
The state of Maryland prohibits the sale of Delaware-grown sod in its state.
Meet the Members
The Senate Republicans consist of members with experience in small business ownership, public education, law enforcement and agriculture.
Recent Updates
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Jul
20
2026
Governor Signs Pettyjohn Bill Expanding Access to Mental Health Care in Delaware
July
20,
2026
DOVER, DE – Delawareans seeking mental health services will have greater access to care under legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) that was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 208 (SB 208) […]
Jun
11
2026
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Constitutional Right to Hunt, Fish, and Trap in Delaware
June
11,
2026
DOVER, DE – Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 212, legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson (R – Lincoln) to advance a constitutional amendment recognizing the right to hunt, fish, and trap in Delaware, passed the Senate unanimously Thursday and […]
Jun
11
2026
Buckson Legislation to Reduce Taxes on Military Pensions Advances in Senate
June
11,
2026
Senate Bill 219 with Senate Amendment 1, legislation sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson, passed the Delaware State Senate unanimously today and now heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration. SB 219 builds on prior efforts to support Delaware’s […]
Jun
8
2026
Pettyjohn Elected Chair of Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council
June
8,
2026
GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Senator Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) has been elected Chair of the Legislative Advisory Council of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a regional interstate compact that works with states to improve education and workforce outcomes across […]
Jul
20
2026
Governor Signs Pettyjohn Bill Expanding Access to Mental Health Care in Delaware
July
20,
2026
DOVER, DE – Delawareans seeking mental health services will have greater access to care under legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) that was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 208 (SB 208) […]
Jun
11
2026
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Constitutional Right to Hunt, Fish, and Trap in Delaware
June
11,
2026
DOVER, DE – Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 212, legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson (R – Lincoln) to advance a constitutional amendment recognizing the right to hunt, fish, and trap in Delaware, passed the Senate unanimously Thursday and […]
Jun
11
2026
Buckson Legislation to Reduce Taxes on Military Pensions Advances in Senate
June
11,
2026
Senate Bill 219 with Senate Amendment 1, legislation sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson, passed the Delaware State Senate unanimously today and now heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration. SB 219 builds on prior efforts to support Delaware’s […]
Jun
8
2026
Pettyjohn Elected Chair of Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council
June
8,
2026
GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Senator Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) has been elected Chair of the Legislative Advisory Council of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a regional interstate compact that works with states to improve education and workforce outcomes across […]
Sep
22
2025
Delaware Can and Must Do Better for Small Businesses
Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker For decades, Delaware has been called "The Corporate Capital of the World," but when it comes to small, brick and mortar businesses that form the backbone of our communities, the First State is falling behind. […]
Jun
24
2025
Nutrition, Not Politics, Should Guide SNAP Policy
By Senator Eric Buckson, 16th District As a former physical education and health teacher, I’ve spent much of my career focused on helping people live healthier lives. In the Delaware Senate, I’ve continued that mission by championing legislation to eliminate […]
Jun
6
2025
Home Rule Under Siege – The Delaware General Assembly Must Not Strip Local Authority
By Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn, Former Council Member and Mayor of the Town of Georgetown Delaware has long respected the principle of home rule, which is the idea that decisions about land use and zoning should be made at […]
May
30
2025
Leave Local Decisions to Local Leaders
By Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker, 20th District Local control in Delaware is under attack. The General Assembly is aggressively advancing bills that sideline our counties and municipalities in favor of centralized state power. This session, several bills have come […]
Jul
20
2026
Governor Signs Pettyjohn Bill Expanding Access to Mental Health Care in Delaware
July
20,
2026
DOVER, DE – Delawareans seeking mental health services will have greater access to care under legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) that was signed into law by Governor Matt Meyer. Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 208 (SB 208) […]
Jun
11
2026
Senate Passes Bill to Establish Constitutional Right to Hunt, Fish, and Trap in Delaware
June
11,
2026
DOVER, DE – Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 212, legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson (R – Lincoln) to advance a constitutional amendment recognizing the right to hunt, fish, and trap in Delaware, passed the Senate unanimously Thursday and […]
Jun
11
2026
Buckson Legislation to Reduce Taxes on Military Pensions Advances in Senate
June
11,
2026
Senate Bill 219 with Senate Amendment 1, legislation sponsored by Senator Eric Buckson, passed the Delaware State Senate unanimously today and now heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration. SB 219 builds on prior efforts to support Delaware’s […]
Jun
8
2026
Pettyjohn Elected Chair of Southern Regional Education Board Legislative Advisory Council
June
8,
2026
GEORGETOWN, DE – Delaware State Senator Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) has been elected Chair of the Legislative Advisory Council of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), a regional interstate compact that works with states to improve education and workforce outcomes across […]