2023-2024 DE Legislative Scorecard
The following scorecard lists several key votes in the Delaware General Assembly in 2023-2024 and ranks state representatives and senators based on their fidelity to (U.S.) constitutional and limited-government principles.
This is our second 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. "Electronic Money" in the Uniform Commercial Code
Changes Delaware's definition of "money" to include "electronic money," as provided by the Uniform Commercial Code.
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Constitutional Vote: No
2. Delaware Climate Change Solutions Act
Establishes a statewide target of "net zero" greenhouse gas emissions from "all economic sectors" by 2050, with at least a 50% reduction in emissions by 2030.
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Constitutional Vote: No
3. \'Morning-After\' Pill Mandate
Requires all health benefit plans to cover over-the-counter "emergency" contraception without a prescription.
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Constitutional Vote: No
4. Article V Convention
Would apply to Congress for the calling of a "convention of the states" under Article V of the U.S. Constitution.
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Constitutional Vote: No
5. LGBTQ+ "Pride Month"
Recognizes June 2024 as LGBTQ+ "Pride Month."
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Constitutional Vote: No
6. "Free" School Meals
Provides a "free breakfast and lunch every school day" for public school students who qualify, under federal guidelines, for a reduced-price meal.
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Constitutional Vote: No
How did they vote?
Legend:
Constitutional
Unconstitutional
Did not vote
| Name | Party | Score | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Brown | D | 0% | ||||||
| Eric Buckson | R | 17% | ||||||
| Kyle Evans Gay | D | 0% | ||||||
| Stephanie L. Hansen | D | 0% | ||||||
| Gerald W. Hocker | R | 33% | ||||||
| Kyra L. Hoffner | D | 0% | ||||||
| Russ Huxtable | D | 0% | ||||||
| David G. Lawson | R | 33% | ||||||
| Elizabeth Lockman | D | 0% | ||||||
| Spiros Mantzavinos | D | 0% | ||||||
| Sarah McBride | D | 0% | ||||||
| William Charles Paradee | D | 17% | ||||||
| Brian Guy Pettyjohn | R | 17% | ||||||
| Marie Pinkney | D | 0% | ||||||
| Nicole Poore | D | 0% | ||||||
| Bryant L. Richardson | R | 20% | ||||||
| David P. Sokola | D | 17% | ||||||
| Laura Sturgeon | D | 17% | ||||||
| Bryan Townsend | D | 17% | ||||||
| John Walsh | D | 17% | ||||||
| David L. Wilson | R | 33% |
Average Freedom Score by Party
| Party | Score |
|---|---|
| Democrat | 5.7% |
| Republican | 25.5% |
