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.
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January 19, 2026
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January 16, 2026
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Mar
27
2026
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Critical Medical History for Donor-Conceived Individuals
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE – On Thursday, the Delaware State Senate passed Senate Bill 236, legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) to improve access to important medical and genetic information for donor-conceived individuals and their families. SB 236 allows individuals conceived through donation, […]
Mar
27
2026
Senate Advances Pettyjohn Bill Addressing Mental Health Provider Shortage
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental health services has cleared the Delaware Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Substitute 1 to Senate […]
Mar
27
2026
Wilson Legislation Strengthening Penalties for Damage to Emergency Vehicles Passes Senate
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson (R-Lincoln) to strengthen penalties for damaging emergency response vehicles has cleared the Delaware State Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 232 (SB 232) updates Delaware’s criminal mischief statute […]
Mar
12
2026
Buckson, Yearick Introduce Bill to Update Delaware’s Window Tint Law
March
12,
2026
DOVER, DE – Senator Eric Buckson (R–South Dover) and Representative Lyndon Yearick (R–Magnolia) this week introduced legislation to modernize Delaware’s vehicle window tint law while maintaining visibility standards important for public safety. Senate Bill 255 (SB 255) would update Delaware […]
Mar
27
2026
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Critical Medical History for Donor-Conceived Individuals
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE – On Thursday, the Delaware State Senate passed Senate Bill 236, legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) to improve access to important medical and genetic information for donor-conceived individuals and their families. SB 236 allows individuals conceived through donation, […]
Mar
27
2026
Senate Advances Pettyjohn Bill Addressing Mental Health Provider Shortage
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental health services has cleared the Delaware Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Substitute 1 to Senate […]
Mar
27
2026
Wilson Legislation Strengthening Penalties for Damage to Emergency Vehicles Passes Senate
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson (R-Lincoln) to strengthen penalties for damaging emergency response vehicles has cleared the Delaware State Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 232 (SB 232) updates Delaware’s criminal mischief statute […]
Mar
12
2026
Buckson, Yearick Introduce Bill to Update Delaware’s Window Tint Law
March
12,
2026
DOVER, DE – Senator Eric Buckson (R–South Dover) and Representative Lyndon Yearick (R–Magnolia) this week introduced legislation to modernize Delaware’s vehicle window tint law while maintaining visibility standards important for public safety. Senate Bill 255 (SB 255) would update Delaware […]
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 […]
Mar
27
2026
Senate Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Critical Medical History for Donor-Conceived Individuals
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE – On Thursday, the Delaware State Senate passed Senate Bill 236, legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Lawson (R-Marydel) to improve access to important medical and genetic information for donor-conceived individuals and their families. SB 236 allows individuals conceived through donation, […]
Mar
27
2026
Senate Advances Pettyjohn Bill Addressing Mental Health Provider Shortage
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) to modernize Delaware’s psychology licensing laws and expand access to mental health services has cleared the Delaware Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Substitute 1 to Senate […]
Mar
27
2026
Wilson Legislation Strengthening Penalties for Damage to Emergency Vehicles Passes Senate
March
27,
2026
DOVER, DE — Legislation sponsored by Senator Dave Wilson (R-Lincoln) to strengthen penalties for damaging emergency response vehicles has cleared the Delaware State Senate and now heads to the House for consideration. Senate Bill 232 (SB 232) updates Delaware’s criminal mischief statute […]
Mar
12
2026
Buckson, Yearick Introduce Bill to Update Delaware’s Window Tint Law
March
12,
2026
DOVER, DE – Senator Eric Buckson (R–South Dover) and Representative Lyndon Yearick (R–Magnolia) this week introduced legislation to modernize Delaware’s vehicle window tint law while maintaining visibility standards important for public safety. Senate Bill 255 (SB 255) would update Delaware […]