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).
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Gun Owner Rights
Requires a handgun qualified purchaser card required to purchase handguns.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
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.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
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Unconstitutional
Did not vote
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin J. Bonini | R | 33% | ||||||
| Darius Brown | D | 0% | ||||||
| Bruce C. Ennis | D | 17% | ||||||
| Kyle Evans Gay | D | 0% | ||||||
| Stephanie L. Hansen | D | 0% | ||||||
| Gerald W. Hocker | R | 33% | ||||||
| David G. Lawson | R | 33% | ||||||
| Elizabeth Lockman | D | 0% | ||||||
| Ernesto B. Lopez | R | 33% | ||||||
| Spiros Mantzavinos | D | 0% | ||||||
| Sarah McBride | D | 0% | ||||||
| William Charles Paradee | D | 0% | ||||||
| Brian Guy Pettyjohn | R | 33% | ||||||
| Marie Pinkney | D | 0% | ||||||
| Nicole Poore | D | 0% | ||||||
| Bryant L. Richardson | R | 33% | ||||||
| David P. Sokola | D | 0% | ||||||
| Laura Sturgeon | D | 0% | ||||||
| Bryan Townsend | D | 0% | ||||||
| John Walsh | D | 0% | ||||||
| David L. Wilson | R | 33% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 1.2% |
| Republican | 33% |
