2021-2022 DE Legislative Scorecard

The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Delaware General Assembly in 2021 and 2022 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.

This is our first state-level Scorecard; the selected votes may not be reflective of legislators' overall records. Their cumulative scores will change as we add more votes. Please check regularly for updates.

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Senate Votes

1. Automatic Voter Registration

Establishes an automated voter registration system at the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB5 Roll Call 1040460 Passed 14 to 7 on Mar 30, 2021 See Declaration of Independence Article I Section 4

2. Gun Owner Rights

Requires a handgun qualified purchaser card required to purchase handguns.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB3 Roll Call 1043307 Passed 13 to 8 on Apr 1, 2021 See Declaration of Independence Second Amendment 14th Amendment

3. Equity

Assess state equity in compensation and salary, particularly in the context of race and gender, by focusing on starting rates for initial appointment and the advanced starting salary procedure.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SCR43 Roll Call 1077226 Passed 21 to 0 on May 13, 2021 See 14th Amendment Declaration of Independence

4. Economic Development

Establishes a fund to support economic growth and stability by providing grants, loans, or other aid to businesses and public entities that invest in constructing, renovating, or improving infrastructure for commercial or industrial sites.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
SB127 Roll Call 1082190 Passed 21 to 0 on Jul 27, 2021 See Fifth Amendment Declaration of Independence

5. Racial Equity Consortium

Establishes the Racial Equity Consortium for the purposes of studying and making recommendations to address the disparities and inequities faced by persons of color in Delaware.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB375 Roll Call 1220542 Passed 21 to 0 on Jun 29, 2022 See Declaration of Independence 14th Amendment

6. Grow Your Own Educator Program

Introduces the Grow Your Own Educator Program to enhance the hiring, retention, and diversity of educators in Delaware public schools.
Read More Constitutional Vote: No
HB430 Roll Call 1221397 Passed 21 to 0 on Jul 1, 2022 See Declaration of Independence Fifth Amendment

How did they vote?

Colin J. Bonini
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-016
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Darius Brown
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-002
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Bruce C. Ennis
17% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-014
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Kyle Evans Gay
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-005
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Stephanie L. Hansen
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-010
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Gerald W. Hocker
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-020
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
David G. Lawson
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-015
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Elizabeth Lockman
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-003
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Ernesto B. Lopez
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-006
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Spiros Mantzavinos
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-007
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Sarah McBride
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-001
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
William Charles Paradee
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-017
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Brian Guy Pettyjohn
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-019
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Marie Pinkney
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-013
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Nicole Poore
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-012
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Bryant L. Richardson
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-021
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
David P. Sokola
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-008
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Laura Sturgeon
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-004
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
Bryan Townsend
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-011
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
John Walsh
0% Report Score
Democrat · Dist. SD-009
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
David L. Wilson
33% Report Score
Republican · Dist. SD-018
1. Automatic Voter Registration
2. Gun Owner Rights
3. Equity
4. Economic Development
5. Racial Equity Consortium
6. Grow Your Own Educator Program
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