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State Representative, 11th District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A state representative votes on Delaware laws and the state budget in the Delaware House of Representatives.

Tori Parker

Democratic

Chief of staff, Delaware State Auditor's Office · Middletown

The gist

  • Supports a statewide moratorium on data centers
  • Proposes a state homebuyer program for teachers and first responders
  • Supports expanding senior tax credits
  • Pledges to reduce fraud in welfare programs
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  1. Supports a statewide moratorium on data centers

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    Campaign website · Tori Parker for State Representative · pleasevoteparker.com

    “I support a statewide moratorium on data centers, and regulating AI.”
  2. Proposes a state homebuyer program for teachers and first responders

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    Campaign website · Tori Parker for State Representative · pleasevoteparker.com

    “I also support a State of Delaware backed homebuyer program for teachers, first responders, and public servants”
  3. Supports expanding senior tax credits

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    Campaign website · Tori Parker for State Representative · pleasevoteparker.com

    “I will focus on increasing wages and expanding senior tax credits to combat the cost of living.”
  4. Pledges to reduce fraud in welfare programs

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    Campaign website · Tori Parker for State Representative · pleasevoteparker.com

    “As State Representative, I will make it a priority to protect your tax dollars so Delawareans in need have the safety nets they deserve.”
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Jeffrey N. SpiegelmanOfficial portrait — Delaware House Republican Caucus

Jeffrey N. Spiegelman

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; House minority whip; commercial realtor · Clayton

The gist

  • Sponsored barring early release for the most serious offendersIn office
  • Sponsored tougher penalties for repeat animal crueltyIn office
  • Sponsored letting 16- and 17-year-olds target shoot unsupervisedIn office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. Sponsored barring early release for the most serious offenders

    Rep. Jeff Spiegelman — Delaware House Republican Caucus

    Government record · Delaware House Republican Caucus · housegop.delaware.gov

    “HB 289 is an act to exclude the most serious criminal offenders (including convicted sexual predators and murders) do not qualify for early prison release.”
  2. Sponsored tougher penalties for repeat animal cruelty

    Rep. Jeff Spiegelman — Delaware House Republican Caucus

    Government record · Delaware House Republican Caucus · housegop.delaware.gov

    “HB 134 toughens penalties for repeat animal cruelty offenders in Delaware.”
  3. Sponsored letting 16- and 17-year-olds target shoot unsupervised

    Rep. Jeff Spiegelman — Delaware House Republican Caucus

    Government record · Delaware House Republican Caucus · housegop.delaware.gov

    “this bill allows 16 and 17 year olds to target practice without direct adult supervision.”

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State Representative, 11th District · Delaware 2026 General Election · The Gist