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Whip Count

The Delaware House Democratic Caucus presents Whip Count: a journey inside Legislative Hall in a blue state.

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School Redistricting: The Path Forward

Rep. Chukwuocha joins Wilmington Mayor John Carney and Education Advisor James Simmons III for a conversation about the Redding Consortium’s redistricting discussions and the long-term impact these decisions could have on students, families, and schools across the community.

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Mic’d Up: The Rookie Rewind– Rep. Kamela Smith

In November 2024, six new voices joined the 153rd General Assembly as part of the House Democratic Caucus. In part three of Mic’d Up: The Rookie Rewind, we sat down with Rep. Kamela Smith to reflect on her first legislative session. She shared the highs, the challenges, and how she’s learned to prioritize mental health while navigating the fast pace of policymaking. From lessons in balance to…

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Mic’d Up: The Rookie Rewind– Rep. Josué O. Ortega

In November 2024, six new voices joined the 153rd General Assembly as part of the House Democratic Caucus. In Part Two of Mic’d Up: The Rookie Rewind, we’re sitting down with Rep. Josué O. Ortega to reflect on his first legislative session. From navigating the ins and outs of policymaking to the experiences that have shaped his first year in office, Rep. Ortega shares his perspective on stepping…

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Mic’d Up: The Rookie Rewind– Rep. Mara Gorman

In November 2024, six new voices joined the 153rd General Assembly as part of the House Democratic Caucus. In part one of Mic’d Up: The Rookie Rewind, we sat down with Rep. Mara Gorman to reflect on her first legislative session. From navigating the fast pace of policymaking to the lessons that shaped her first year, Rep. Gorman shared insights, behind-the-scenes moments, and what’s to come in her…

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Navigating New Times: A Heart-to-Heart on Supporting Delaware’s Nonprofits

House Majority Leader Kerri Evelyn Harris sits down with Sheila Bravo, CEO of the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA), to discuss the challenges facing nonprofits amid federal budget cuts.

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Addressing Rising Energy Costs: House Democrats Push for Relief for Families Affected by Soaring Rates

In January 2025, hundreds of residents were hit with dramatic increases in their energy bills. For the past several weeks, lawmakers have been working on solutions to reduce energy costs and provide relief to families. In this episode of Whip Count, Representatives Debra Heffernan and Frank Burns discuss the legislation introduced by House Democrats and share how they are actively working to find…

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Chambers of Change

In celebration of LGTBQ+ Pride Month, hear from Rep. Eric Morrison as we dive deep into Pride! Whether you've already found your community or you’re still looking for one, let the DEHouseDems family speak to you

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Leaning Into Your Vulnerabilities

On this episode of Whip Count, in honor of Women’s History Month, hear from House Majority Leadership as they discuss their journey in life and the lessons they learned along the way.

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Making Way For Change: Children of Alcoholics Week

On this episode of Whip Count, Speaker Valerie Longhurst along with Alisa Schneidman, Author of the House of Weird, and Patricia May board member from the Delaware Association for Children of Alcohol and Marijuana Dependency discuss the impact and effects of alcoholism on individuals and the family dynamic. Additionally, they discuss the importance of House Current Resolution 83 which designates…

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Catching Up With the Freshmen: Representative Sophie Phillips

Before the 152nd General Assembly officially kicked off, we introduced the five new members of our caucus and their plans to make an impact in Legislative Hall. In part two of our freshmen series, we spoke to Rep. Sophie Phillips about her first legislative session and the surprise lessons she learned along the way.

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