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Whip Count

Delaware House Democrats

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

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22:47

School Redistricting: The Path Forward

Whip Count ·

2025/12/12

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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13:40

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

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2025/10/25

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 moments of growth, Rep. Smith offered an honest look at what shaped her first year in office.

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10:26

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

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2025/10/03

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 into public service and what lies ahead in his work as a state legislator.

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11:06

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

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2025/09/16

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 journey as a state legislator.

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14:46

Navigating New Times: A Heart-to-Heart on Supporting...

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2025/05/02

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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15:37

Addressing Rising Energy Costs: House Democrats Push...

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2025/03/15

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 solutions that will provide relief.

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15:33

Chambers of Change

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2024/06/28

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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18:35

Leaning Into Your Vulnerabilities

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2024/03/30

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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16:48

Making Way For Change: Children of Alcoholics Week

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2024/02/15

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 February 11th to 17th as “Children of Alcoholics Week”, and urges discussions around the effects of

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11:20

Catching Up With the Freshmen: Representative Sophie...

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2023/08/28

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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18:45

The Right to a Healthy Environment: Delaware’s Green...

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2023/08/15

On the latest episode of Whip Count, Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton and environmental activist Anissa Cartagena join us to discuss HB 220, also known as Delaware’s Green Amendment. This proposed amendment would enshrine residents’ right to a clean and healthy environment in the Delaware Constitution and make it clear that all branches, agencies and political subdivisions of the state would serve as trustee of Delaware’s natural resources and be responsible for conserving, protecting, and maintaining

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12:05

Catching Up With the Freshman: Representative Cyndie...

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2023/07/31

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. On this new series, we’ll catch up with these history-making members as they reflect on their first legislative session and the surprising lessons they’ve learned along the way. This week, we sat down with Rep. Cyndie Romer to hear her perspective on her first year in the legislature.

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14:56

Aggressive Speeding

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2023/07/17

In spring 2023, Gov. Carney, DelDOT, the Delaware Dept. of Safety and Homeland Security, and members of the General Assembly introduced a package of bills designed to improve safety on Delaware's roadways. This week's podcast episode of Whip Count highlights Representative Frank Cooke’s HB 120 and how this bill will assist law enforcement in cracking down on reckless driving in Delaware.

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19:20

A Path Forward: Revising the Registry to Help Young...

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2023/06/26

On this episode of Whip Count, Rep. Cyndie Romer joins us to explain her HB 186, a measure that would reduce the number of children placed on the sex offender registry by empowering judges, in consultation with child psychologists and case workers, to decide whether a child should be included on the Registry. Wilmington resident Anthony Gibbs, who understands firsthand the harsh reality of being on the sexual offender registry as a youth, also joined us to discuss the negative unintended

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19:51

The Delaware Climate Solutions Act

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2023/06/12

On this episode of Whip Count, we’re joined by Rep. Debra Heffernan, Rep. Sophie Phillips and Emily Knearl from the Nature Conservancy to talk about the Delaware Climate Solutions Act, a bold step toward tackling Climate Change here in the First State.

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15:07

The Case for Regular Property Reassessments: House...

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2023/05/22

On this episode, Rep. Madinah Wilson-Anton joins us to discuss her HB 62, legislation requiring properties to be assessed every five years. This would allow the state to be fairer in its taxation structure, ensuring that property owners finally have parity. You can find additional reassessment resources here: New Castle County: https://bit.ly/3Irf7yn Kent County: https://bit.ly/43ivB3Q Sussex County: https://bit.ly/3OqTkeh

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11:46

Spending Less & Saving More: Policies to Ease the Tax...

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2023/05/15

On this episode of Whip Count, Rep. Paul Baumbach discusses measures that would put money in the pockets of working Delawareans by increasing the standard deduction and refundable Earned Income Tax Credit.

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18:26

The Matthew D. Klosowski Act: Creating Safer Recovery...

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2023/04/03

Recovery housing is an integral part of the recovery journey, providing transitional homes in a substance-free, supportive environment. However, here in Delaware, the lack of standards and regulations for these homes has created difficult and sometimes dangerous situations for individuals recovering from addiction and their families. On this episode of Whip Count, we talked to Rep. Kerri Evelyn Harris about her new bill, the Matthew D. Klosowski Act, which would create standards for recovery homes

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14:14

Commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day

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2023/01/31

Just before we gaveled out for the February Joint Finance Committee break, the House commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day with a resolution and an address from special guest David Meluskey of the World Jewish Congress. This episode of Whip Count features audio from that address as well as a conversation with all three Jewish members of the House, Rep. Debra Heffernan, Rep. Sophie Phillips, and Rep. Jeff Spiegelman as they reflect on what Holocaust Remembrance Day means to them.

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35:13

Meet the Freshmen: New House members begin 2023 session

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2023/01/17

Who are the new members in the House? On this episode of Whip Count we introduce you to Representatives Kerri Evelyn Harris, DeShanna Neal, Sophie Phillips, Cyndie Romer, and Stell Parker Selby. The newcomers were recently sworn in at the state capitol, as the 152nd Delaware General Assembly launched its new session. For these incoming lawmakers, it’s the beginning of a brand new road to rebuilding their communities, and working on critical issues that impact the entire state. What can you

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