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State Representative, 36th District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

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

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Andrew "Andy" Gorlich

Democratic

The gist

Supports steering housing to areas with existing infrastructure
Proposes exploring tax relief for fixed-income seniors
Supports more funding for public schools and trade programs

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Supports steering housing to areas with existing infrastructure
Andy Gorlich for State Representative, District 36
Campaign website · Andy Gorlich for Delaware · andygorlich.com
“encourage housing development in areas where infrastructure already exists, rather than replacing our historic family farms”
Proposes exploring tax relief for fixed-income seniors
Andy Gorlich for State Representative, District 36
Campaign website · Andy Gorlich for Delaware · andygorlich.com
“I will protect fixed-income residents by exploring tax-relief and programs to ensure our seniors aren’t priced out”
Supports more funding for public schools and trade programs
Andy Gorlich for State Representative, District 36
Campaign website · Andy Gorlich for Delaware · andygorlich.com
“for additional funding and equitable allocation of resources to public schools, higher-education, and trade/vocational programs”

Bryan William Shupe

RepublicanIncumbent

State representative; business owner · Milford

The gist

Sponsored requiring photo ID to voteIn office
Sponsored funding a school officer in every schoolIn office
Sponsored abolishing the Delaware Health Resources BoardIn office

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

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Sponsored requiring photo ID to vote
Rep. Bryan Shupe — Delaware House Republican Caucus
Government record · Delaware House Republican Caucus · housegop.delaware.gov
“this Act provides that in order to vote, a voter, prior to being permitted to vote, must be able to present a photographic identification”
Sponsored funding a school officer in every school
Rep. Bryan Shupe — Delaware House Republican Caucus
Government record · Delaware House Republican Caucus · housegop.delaware.gov
“this Act establishes school officer units to fund school resource officers or constables in all Delaware public schools.”
Sponsored abolishing the Delaware Health Resources Board
Rep. Bryan Shupe — Delaware House Republican Caucus
Government record · Delaware House Republican Caucus · housegop.delaware.gov
“this Act terminates the Delaware Health Resources Board”

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