Official Twitter account of the Delaware Republican Party. Chairman: @GeneTruono

Wilmington, DE
Thank you to @RepNancyMace for sharing this moment from Delaware’s congressional debate. On September 17, Republican U.S. House nominee Joe Arminio was removed from a candidate forum after referring to Rep. Sarah McBride as male. The moderator cited the event’s rules of decorum and asked him to leave. Delawareans deserve a real debate, not a debate that ends the moment a Republican nominee refuses to recite the other side’s talking points. We stand with the First Amendment. Candidates should be able to speak, voters should be able to hear them, and no forum should substitute enforced language for open political argument. Stand with Delaware Republicans: secure.winred.com/delaware/d…
Politicians aren't in office to make you feel good about yourself. Speaking the truth, putting the American people first, and being transparent is the job. Here's some truth: Tim McBride is 100% a MAN.
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Thank you to @EricLDaugh for sharing this moment from Delaware’s congressional debate. On September 17, Republican U.S. House nominee Joe Arminio was removed from a candidate forum after referring to Rep. Sarah McBride as male. The moderator cited the event’s rules of decorum and asked him to leave. Delawareans deserve a real debate, not a debate that ends the moment a Republican nominee refuses to recite the other side’s talking points. We stand with the First Amendment. Candidates should be able to speak, voters should be able to hear them, and no forum should substitute enforced language for open political argument. Stand with Delaware Republicans: secure.winred.com/delaware/d…
🚨 UPDATE: GOP Congressional candidate Joe Arminio got KICKED OUT of a forum debate in Delaware because he "misgendered" transgender Rep. Tim "Sarah" McBride (D) Arminio used "his" and "gentleman" to reference McBride 🤣 HE'S RIGHT! Tim McBride IS A DUDE. This is a man. An adult human male.
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Thank you to @atensnut for sharing this moment from Delaware’s congressional debate. On September 17, Republican U.S. House nominee Joe Arminio was removed from a candidate forum after referring to Rep. Sarah McBride as male. The moderator cited the event’s rules of decorum and asked him to leave. Delawareans deserve a real debate, not a debate that ends the moment a Republican nominee refuses to recite the other side’s talking points. We stand with the First Amendment. Candidates should be able to speak, voters should be able to hear them, and no forum should substitute enforced language for open political argument. Stand with Delaware Republicans: secure.winred.com/delaware/d…
We should NOT have to comply with beliefs of the Mentally Ill. Joe Arminio is correct. Tim McBride is a male masquerading as a woman.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR REPUBLICAN PRIMARY WINNERS! Congratulations to the Republican candidates who came out on top in last night’s Delaware Primary Election. We also recognize Morgan Hudson, who currently leads the District 33 Republican Primary but whose victory remains unconfirmed pending the official recount. Dr. Mike Katz — U.S. Senate Joseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio — U.S. House of Representatives Gary Taylor — State Representative, District 8 Morgan Hudson — State Representative, District 33 — UNCONFIRMED WINNER, RECOUNT PENDING Rep. Bryan Shupe — State Representative, District 36 John Atkins — State Representative, District 41 IMPORTANT DISTRICT 33 UPDATE: Morgan Hudson currently leads Matt Bucher by 7 votes, 1,017 to 1,010. Because of the extremely close margin, a recount is required. Hudson is included here as the current apparent winner, but the result has not yet been officially confirmed. Follow the candidates on social media: Dr. Mike Katz Facebook: Dr. Mike Katz for U.S. Senate – Delaware Instagram: @drmikekatz X: @drmikekatz Joseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio Facebook: Dr. Joe for Congress Instagram: @drjoeforcongress X: @drjoeforcongress Gary Taylor Facebook: Gary Taylor for Delaware State Representative Morgan Hudson — District 33, unconfirmed pending recount Facebook: Morgan Hudson / Hudson for the 33rd TikTok: HudsonForward Rep. Bryan Shupe Facebook: @BryanShupeDE John Atkins Facebook: John Atkins Instagram: Friends to Elect John Atkins The confirmed nominees listed above won their Republican primaries Tuesday; Hudson’s District 33 contest remains subject to a recount.
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KC Crosbie has a message for Delaware Republicans: sign up now and join us for HOLD THE LINE! On Friday, September 25th, the Delaware Republican Party will welcome RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie and Hayden Padgett of the Young Republican National Federation to Brittingham Farms in Millsboro for an evening of conversation, fellowship, and Republican unity. The program will feature a moderated discussion followed by a Q&A, along with heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. VIP Admission — $150 Entry from 4:00–4:30 PM Exclusive Meet & Greet Photo opportunity with KC Crosbie and Hayden Padgett Early access before General Admission General Admission — $125 Doors open at 4:30 PM Don’t wait to reserve your spot. Come hear directly from our guests and join Republicans from across Delaware as we HOLD THE LINE heading into the 2026 election. Purchase your tickets here: secure.winred.com/delaware/h…
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Happy Labor Day from the Delaware Republican Party as we honor the hardworking men and women whose dedication, skill, and determination keep Delaware and our nation moving forward.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES | HOUSE DISTRICT 8 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY EARLY VOTING IS UNDERWAY Republican voters in House District 8 can vote early in Delaware’s 2026 Primary Election. Early voting dates, times, and locations: elections.delaware.gov/elect… Two Republicans are seeking the nomination for House District 8: Watara Heath and Gary Taylor. WATARA HEATH “I am running because I believe Delaware can be safer, stronger, and more accountable while still treating people with dignity and compassion. My career working alongside families, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and community organizations has shown me that crime, addiction, mental health, and homelessness are often interconnected and require practical, balanced solutions. We must protect our communities by enforcing laws and holding individuals accountable for criminal behavior, while also addressing the underlying challenges through treatment, education, opportunity, and personal responsibility. Government should provide a hand up, not a permanent handout, and taxpayer dollars must be spent responsibly, with transparency about where funds are allocated and clear evidence that programs are achieving results. I want to bring practical experience, objective evidence, fiscal responsibility, and common-sense leadership to Legislative Hall to help build safer communities and a stronger Delaware.” Learn more: wataraheath.com Facebook: facebook.com/watara.heath GARY TAYLOR “Campaigning for elected office was not on my bingo card for 2026. The closest I've come to politics is serving as HOA president for the last 15 years. I could no longer sit on the sidelines while decisions made in Dover continued to negatively impact our families, small businesses, and public safety here in Middletown. My commitment is simple: understand the issues, explain them clearly, and vote in the best interest of our community—not based on party bosses.” Learn more: Taylor4DE.com Facebook: facebook.com/p/Gary-Taylor-f… Make your voice heard in the House District 8 Republican Primary.
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MEET THE CANDIDATES | HOUSE DISTRICT 36 REPUBLICAN PRIMARY EARLY VOTING STARTS TODAY Today is the first day of early voting for Delaware’s 2026 Primary Election. Republican voters in House District 36 will have the opportunity to choose their nominee for State Representative. Find early voting dates, times, and locations here: elections.delaware.gov/elect… Two Republican candidates are seeking the nomination to represent House District 36. Meet incumbent State Representative Bryan Shupe and Patrick Smith. BRYAN SHUPE Incumbent State Representative Bryan Shupe is seeking reelection to continue representing the people of House District 36. “I’m a small business owner who’s spent 15+ years making payroll, creating jobs, and rebuilding our community in Milford. I live the same rising costs and challenges your family faces every day.” Learn more about Bryan: BryanShupe.com Follow Bryan on Facebook: facebook.com/BryanShupeDE PATRICK SMITH Patrick Smith is running to represent House District 36 and bring accessible, reliable, and productive representation to the district. “Delawareans want honest and reliable representation, both at Legislative Hall and locally within their own communities. I aim to bring availability and productivity to the District 36 House Seat, in addition to renewed optimism that the Republican Party is still very pronounced in Sussex County. We deserve better in District 36. We deserve someone who represents who we are and how we live, and that is why I have worked tirelessly to deliver that to the people of District 36.” Learn more about Patrick: PatrickSmithForDelaware.com Follow Patrick on social media: Facebook: Patrick Smith For Delaware Instagram: @patricksmithfordelaware Make your voice heard in the House District 36 Republican Primary.
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The Delaware Republican Party is proud to announce nine newly nominated Republican candidates for offices across our state. Our party has worked diligently to recruit individuals willing to step forward, serve their communities, and ensure more Delawareans have a meaningful choice at the ballot box this November. Competitive elections make our state stronger, and we are grateful to each of these candidates for answering the call to serve. In the coming days and weeks, we will be sharing more information about each candidate, including their background, priorities, and why they are running to represent the people of Delaware.
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🚨The Democrat Agenda: Destroy Democracy and Unleash Lawlessness. -Abolish the Senate -Replace the Presidency and Supreme Court -Eradicate prisons, borders, and law enforcement They’re telling you exactly who they are:
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MEET THE CANDIDATES | SHANE CAVANAUGH Shane Cavanaugh is running to represent State Senate District 8 and bring common-sense leadership and balance back to Dover. “I’m running for State Senate because I believe government should focus less on political division and more on practical solutions. Our families deserve strong schools, affordable energy, safe neighborhoods, thriving local businesses, and opportunities to succeed. I’ll work hard to bring common-sense leadership and balance to Dover.” Learn more about Shane: shane4senate.com Follow Shane on Facebook: facebook.com/share/19Ug6QJkt… Stay tuned as we continue introducing the Republican candidates working to build a stronger future for Delaware.
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Democratic Socialists of America candidates are now running in Delaware. Chris Beardsley is challenging Chris Coons in the U.S. Senate primary. Shané Darby is running for State House District 1. Shay Frisby is running for State Senate District 5. Here are 5 of their official platform positions: “Establish public ownership of the largest corporations and essential industries” “End ICE detention and deportations” and “grant amnesty for all immigrants regardless of status” “Steps towards fully abolishing the police and prison system” “Enact aggressive wealth taxes on the richest individuals and corporations” Abolish the U.S. Senate and “replace the president and Supreme Court with an executive and judiciary chosen by and subordinate to Congress” Public ownership of corporations and massive new taxes would destroy Delaware’s corporate franchise, which brings in over $2 billion every year and makes up nearly a third of our state budget. These policies would gut the revenue that funds schools, public safety, and keeps Delaware free of a sales tax. Share this if you want to stop the radical left before it takes root in Delaware.
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The Delaware State Fair is underway, and the Delaware Republican Party is proud to be part of the fun! Stop by our booth to meet Republican candidates from across the First State, learn more about our party’s priorities, view presentations, pick up campaign literature and pamphlets, and check out our merchandise. Whether you have questions, want to get involved, or simply want to say hello, our team would love to meet you. A special thank you to the dedicated volunteers and team members working the booth and helping us share our message with fairgoers from across Delaware. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm make everything we do possible! Come visit us at the Delaware State Fair and join the movement to restore balance and build a stronger future for the First State!
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Republicans have been warning for years that unchecked Democrat policies were damaging Delaware’s corporate haven status. The New York Times recently confirmed what we said all along. Companies are leaving because of excessive lawsuits, unpredictable rulings, and higher costs created under one-party Democrat rule. Elon Musk led the way by moving Tesla and SpaceX to Texas. Now Andreessen Horowitz, Coinbase, Dropbox, and Dell are following. Delaware’s corporate franchise generates critical revenue and supports good jobs. If DExit continues, we lose that advantage. Republicans were right. One-party rule put our economy at risk. Share this if you want to protect Delaware’s business-friendly status.
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Across the State, Republican candidates are stepping up to give Delaware voters a choice and fight to bring balance back to our state. From statewide contests to races for the General Assembly, our candidates share one mission: protecting Delaware from disastrous one-party rule and building a stronger future for every Delawarean. In the coming weeks, we will be launching a social media campaign introducing the Republican candidates running across Delaware, district by district. You'll have the chance to learn more about who they are, why they're running, and their vision for the communities they hope to represent. Candidate information is already available for many of our candidates on our newly launched website, with additional profiles and information being added as the election season moves forward. Stay tuned. The candidates are ready. The campaign is beginning. And together, we're fighting to restore balance to Delaware. Visit our website here: degop.gop
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A statement from State Party Chair Gene Truono. Please visit our website here—degop.gop/
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Making Delaware so affordable that property taxes rose, thanks to your own failures in New Castle County. This math teacher isn't very good at math...
We did it Delaware! Our FY2027 budget is signed. This isn't just about passing a budget—it's about helping people. Together with the General Assembly, we've delivered a budget that helps make Delaware more affordable. I’m proud of the great work we’ve accomplished. #Delaware #StateBudget #PromisesKept #FirstState #Budget #netde
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The radical left is coming for Delaware. Democratic Socialists of America candidates are flooding Democratic primaries across the state. These are not mainstream Democrats. They are openly pushing socialist policies that would wreck the very system that makes Delaware work. Working families would feel it first. Higher taxes. More government control. Fewer jobs. Rising costs on everything from housing to energy. Socialist policies have destroyed opportunity wherever they have been tried. But the real target is Delaware’s corporate status. Our state’s business-friendly laws and Court of Chancery are why so many companies incorporate here. That status drives billions in revenue and supports thousands of jobs. Socialist policies would replace that with higher taxes, heavy regulation, and hostility to business. Companies would leave. Revenue would collapse. Delaware families would pay the price. This is what one-party Democrat rule has allowed to grow. Radical left candidates are no longer on the fringe. They are running to take over the Democratic Party and then the state. Delaware cannot afford this experiment. Share this if you want to stop the radical left before it destroys what makes our state work.
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I wonder why @SenLBR can't answer a simple question...
Democrat Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester dodges when asked when socialism has ever worked. ROCHESTER: Is that another question or is that for the next interview? CNBC: I just want to know one place... ROCHESTER: When you have me come back on we can talk about all the races...
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