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?
94.4% of Delawareans who submitted comment to DNREC oppose the agency's proposal to ban the sale of new gas and diesel-powered vehicles.
Meet the Members
The Senate Republicans consist of members with experience in small business ownership, public education, law enforcement and agriculture.
Featured Videos
Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Preview
January 29, 2024
Senator Buckson Discusses HB 276 and What's Next
January 19, 2024
Recent Updates
Senate Republican Leadership Issues Statement Regarding Passage of Permit to Purchase
DOVER, DE – Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) and Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) issued the below statement following the passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2, as amended (SS 1 for SB 2). “This […]
Senator Hocker Issues Statement Regarding State of the State Interruptions, Resolutions’ Debates
DOVER, DE – On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Senator Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) issued the following statement regarding the interruptions during Governor John Carney’s State of the State Address and two of the resolutions that were debated during Senate session. […]
Senator Buckson Issues Statement Regarding Tuesday’s Senate Floor Debate
DOVER, DE – On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) issued the following statement. “For the past five months or so, I have worked with the Senate and House Education Chairs, members of both political parties, and […]
Legislation Introduced to Create Penalties for Misrepresentation of a Service Animal
DOVER, DE – Legislation recommending the creation of penalties for misrepresentation of a service animal under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law and misrepresentation of an assistance animal under the Delaware Fair Housing Act has been introduced into Delaware’s General Assembly. […]
New Climate Change Law, Action Plan, Could Have Sweeping Impacts on State Spending and Priorities
By Rep. Charles Postles and Sen. Gerald Hocker Governor John Carney recently signed legislation that could cost Delaware residents and businesses millions of dollars annually in higher taxes and increased expenses. House Bill 99, the “Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act […]
Fossil fuel lawsuit could impede business prosperity in Delaware
By Senator Brian Pettyjohn As concerns over climate change continue to grow, governments, businesses and individuals worldwide are taking steps to prioritize climate change and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. However, here in our state, it is important to strike a balance […]
Delawareans Don’t Need Another Government Mandate
By Senator Dave Lawson It’s been over a decade since a Senate seat opened in the First State. With Senator Carper announcing his retirement, there is a rare opportunity in our state to have a conversation about what kind of […]
Hearing process in the Senate unfairly limits public comment
By Senator Bryant Richardson, 21st Senate District A new senator, Eric Buckson, has not held back in sharing his frustration about procedures on the floor of the Senate and in committee hearings. I appreciate his willingness to speak out. Anyone […]
Senate Republican Leadership Issues Statement Regarding Passage of Permit to Purchase
DOVER, DE – Senate Republican Leader Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) and Senate Republican Whip Brian Pettyjohn (R-Georgetown) issued the below statement following the passage of Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 2, as amended (SS 1 for SB 2). “This […]
Senator Hocker Issues Statement Regarding State of the State Interruptions, Resolutions’ Debates
DOVER, DE – On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Senator Gerald Hocker (R-Ocean View) issued the following statement regarding the interruptions during Governor John Carney’s State of the State Address and two of the resolutions that were debated during Senate session. […]
Senator Buckson Issues Statement Regarding Tuesday’s Senate Floor Debate
DOVER, DE – On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, Senator Eric Buckson (R-South Dover) issued the following statement. “For the past five months or so, I have worked with the Senate and House Education Chairs, members of both political parties, and […]
Legislation Introduced to Create Penalties for Misrepresentation of a Service Animal
DOVER, DE – Legislation recommending the creation of penalties for misrepresentation of a service animal under the Delaware Equal Accommodations Law and misrepresentation of an assistance animal under the Delaware Fair Housing Act has been introduced into Delaware’s General Assembly. […]