Shane Cavanaugh
Candidate for State Senator, 8th District
Background
- Occupation
- Small business owner
- Campaign website
- shane4senate.com
A small business owner and lifelong resident of the 8th District who attended Christina School District schools from kindergarten through graduation.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges support for police and firefighters
ReportShane Cavanaugh for Delaware State Senate District 8Campaign website · Shane Cavanaugh for State Senate · shane4senate.com
“I'll back the police and firefighters who protect us and work with neighbors to keep District 8 safe and family-friendly.”
Education
Supports less screen time and more hands-on learning
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“less over-reliance on electronics and more hands-on learning that prepares students for real life”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to fight small-business fees and red tape
ReportShane Cavanaugh for Delaware State Senate District 8Campaign website · Shane Cavanaugh for State Senate · shane4senate.com
“I'll fight unfair fees and red tape, demand transparency in the unemployment fund”
Environment & parks
Supports small modular nuclear reactors for local power
ReportShane Cavanaugh for Delaware State Senate District 8Campaign website · Shane Cavanaugh for State Senate · shane4senate.com
“I support emerging Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology to build local energy independence and prevent rolling power outages from high demand.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Shane Cavanaugh on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- General Election 11/3/2026: Filed Candidates by Office
Election filing · State of Delaware, Department of Elections · elections.delaware.gov
- General Election 11/3/2026: Filed Candidates by Office (New Castle County offices and districts)
Election filing · State of Delaware, Department of Elections · elections.delaware.gov
- Shane Cavanaugh for Delaware State Senate District 8
Campaign website · Shane Cavanaugh for State Senate · shane4senate.com
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