Senate Republicans re-elect leaders for new session

Senate Republicans re-elected their leadership Nov. 21 for the upcoming 152nd General Assembly.

Sen. Gerald Hocker of Ocean View will remain the minority leader, and Sen. Brian Pettyjohn of Georgetown will retain the position of whip.

“It’s an honor to serve the great people of the 20th District and to lead this caucus into the 152nd General Assembly,” Hocker said in a statement. “Strengthening our justice system, bettering Delaware’s education, and finding solutions to combat rising inflation and fuel costs will be the focus of the Senate Republicans heading into 2023.”

Hocker will be entering his third time as the caucus’s leader, and Pettyjohn will serve a second consecutive General Assembly as Republican whip.

“I am excited to build upon the work our caucus has done over the past couple of years,” Pettyjohn said in a statement. “Our state is headed in the wrong direction, so I am focused on finding innovative methods to convey our message to the voters throughout Delaware. Our caucus will continue to push for common-sense solutions to our state’s complex problems.”

The 152nd General Assembly is slated to convene Jan. 10, 2023.