Colin Bonini

Colin Bonini

Republican Party

Prior offices

Delaware State Senate District 16

Successor: Eric Buckson

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Elections and appointments

Last election

September 13, 2022

Education

Bachelor's

Wesley College, 1991

Graduate

University of Delaware, 1999

Personal

Birthplace

Stanford, Calif.

Religion

Catholic

Profession

Marketing director, venture capitalist

Contact

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Colin Bonini (Republican Party) was a member of the Delaware State Senate, representing District 16. He assumed office on November 9, 1994. He left office on November 8, 2022.

Bonini (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware State Senate to represent District 16. He lost in the Republican primary on September 13, 2022.

Bonini announced in early November 2014 that he would run for governor of Delaware in 2016. He won the Republican primary election on September 13, 2016. He was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Biography

Colin Bonini was born in Stanford, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Wesley College in 1991. Bonini's career experience includes working as an owner and principal with business development and frontline customer service firm Alliance Associates LLC.

Awards

• Guardian of Small Business Award, National Federation of Independent Business
• Legislator of the Year, Kent County Republican Party
• Legislator of the Year, Food Bank of Delaware

Committee assignments

Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.

2021-2022

Bonini was assigned to the following committees:

• Banking, Business, and Insurance Committee
• Capital Improvement Committee
• Senate Education Committee
• Senate Labor Committee
• Joint Committee on Capital Improvement

2019-2020

Bonini was assigned to the following committees:

• Joint Committee on Capital Improvement
• Banking, Business, and Insurance Committee
• Capital Improvement Committee
• Senate Labor Committee

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Delaware committee assignments, 2017
• Banking, Business, and Insurance
• Capital Improvement
• Labor
• Joint Committee on Capital Improvement

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bonini served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bonini served on the following committees:

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bonini served on these committees:

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bonini served on these committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2022

See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Delaware State Senate District 16

Eric Buckson won election in the general election for Delaware State Senate District 16 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Buckson (R)	100.0	9,577

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 16

Eric Buckson defeated Kim Petters and incumbent Colin Bonini in the Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 16 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Buckson	51.1	1,915
	Submit photo	Kim Petters	27.1	1,017
		Colin Bonini	21.8	815

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,747
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2020

See also: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2020

Delaware gubernatorial election, 2020 (September 15 Republican primary)

Delaware gubernatorial election, 2020 (September 15 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for Governor of Delaware

Incumbent John C. Carney Jr. defeated Julianne Murray, Kathy DeMatteis, and John Machurek in the general election for Governor of Delaware on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John C. Carney Jr. (D)	59.5	292,903
		Julianne Murray (R)	38.6	190,312
		Kathy DeMatteis (Independent Party)	1.2	6,150
		John Machurek (L)	0.7	3,270

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 492,635
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Delaware

Incumbent John C. Carney Jr. defeated David Lamar Williams Jr. in the Democratic primary for Governor of Delaware on September 15, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John C. Carney Jr.	84.8	101,142
		David Lamar Williams Jr.	15.2	18,169

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 119,311
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Delaware

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Delaware on September 15, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Julianne Murray	41.2	22,819
		Colin Bonini	34.6	19,161
		Bryant Richardson	7.7	4,262
		Scott Walker	7.2	3,998
	Submit photo	David Bosco	6.6	3,660
		David Graham	2.8	1,547

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 55,447
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Neil Shea (R)

2018

See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Delaware State Senate District 16

Incumbent Colin Bonini defeated Louisa Phillips in the general election for Delaware State Senate District 16 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Colin Bonini (R)	55.1	8,618
		Louisa Phillips (D)	44.9	7,027

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware State Senate District 16

Louisa Phillips advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware State Senate District 16 on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Louisa Phillips

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 16

Incumbent Colin Bonini advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 16 on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Colin Bonini

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2016

See also: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2016

Bonini filed to run as a Republican candidate for governor of Delaware in the 2016 election. During his announcement on November 6, 2014, Bonini stated that his campaign would focus on fixing the state's "significant systemic and fundamental problems." Bonini considered dropping out of the race in 2015, but recommitted after meeting with donors and supporters in New Castle, Del., on November 20. On November 23, he said, "I am in it to win it. Delawareans deserve an election, not a coronation."

Bonini competed with former state trooper Lacey Lafferty in the Republican primary election. He competed with U.S. Congressman John Carney Jr. (D), Libertarian Sean Goward, and Green Party candidate Andrew Groff in the November 8 general election.

John Carney defeated Colin Bonini, Andrew Groff, Sean Goward, and Benjamin Hollinger in the Delaware governor election.

Delaware Governor, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	John Carney	58.34%	248,404
	Republican	Colin Bonini	39.19%	166,852
	Green	Andrew Groff	1.40%	5,951
	Libertarian	Sean Goward	1.07%	4,577
	Write-in	Benjamin Hollinger	0.00%	0
Total Votes				425,784
Source: Delaware Secretary of State

Colin Bonini defeated Lacey Lafferty in the Delaware Republican primary for governor.

Delaware Republican primary for governor, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Colin Bonini	69.88%	21,150
Lacey Lafferty	30.12%	9,115
Total Votes		30,265
Source: Delaware Department of Elections

Key endorsements, primary candidates
John Carney	Colin Bonini	Lacey Lafferty
Governor Jack Markell (D)	Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul (R)
U.S. Senator and former Governor Tom Carper (D)	Delaware Republican Party
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D)
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2014

See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2014

Elections for the Delaware State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. Incumbent Colin Bonini was unopposed in the Republican primary and defeated Michael S. Tedesco (I) in the general election.

Delaware State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Colin Bonini Incumbent	74.3%	6,178
	Independent	Michael S. Tedesco	25.7%	2,135
Total Votes				8,313

2012

See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2012

Bonini ran for re-election in the 2012 election for Delaware State Senate District 16. Bonini ran unopposed in the Republican primary on September 11, 2012, and defeated Michael Tedesco in the general election on November 6, 2012.

Delaware State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2012

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Colin Bonini Incumbent	79.9%	9,372
	Independent	Michael Tedesco	20.1%	2,356
Total Votes				11,728

2008

On November 4, 2008, Bonini won re-election to the Delaware State Senate from Delaware's 16th Senate District. Bonini defeated Harold Stafford (D) to win the seat. Bonini received 11,156 votes, and Stafford received 8,629 votes. Bonini raised $82,120 for his campaign in 2008; Stafford raised $70,953.

Delaware State Senate, District 16 (2008)
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Colin Bonini (R)		11,156	56.4%
Harold Stafford (D)		8,629	43.6%

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2020

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Colin Bonini has continuously rejected the "go along to get along" political culture in Dover. As a Senator, he's refused to support a single bloated state budget.

Colin's energy, common sense conservatism and willingness to stand up against big government politicians haven't gone unnoticed. He's been honored by groups ranging from the National Federation of Independent Business, Delaware's State Chamber of Commerce, and the Food Bank of Delaware. Becoming the youngest member of the Senate when he was elected at 29, Bonini was called "the longest shot in the State of Delaware" by members of the media before his upset victory. Colin grew up in California, the son of Dr. Charles Bonini, former Dean at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Dr. Cissie Rafferty, a Professor of History. The sixth of seven children, Colin is an identical twin. Colin came to Delaware to attend Wesley College. After, Colin worked for Senator Bill Roth before working at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India. Colin is the owner of Alliance Associates LLC, a business development and customer service firm. Colin met the love of his life, Dr. Melissa Harrington, on an airplane in 1997. They reside just north of Magnolia.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Jobs are Delaware's number one need. Jobs are Colin's number one priority. The only true way out of poverty and the best way to help Delaware families is with meaningful employment. Colin has a proven pro-growth record and extensive private sector experience. He even received the "Guardian of Small Business Award" from the National Federation of Independent Business for his efforts to bring quality jobs to Delaware.
• Public Safety: The primary duty of government is to protect our communities. Every citizen of Delaware has the right to feel safe in their homes and community. Calls to eliminate or completely defund the police are utterly irresponsible. Colin is a proud supporter of our first responders. We can, and must, heal the divisions we face by working together to bring hope and prosperity to our communities wracked by crime and unrest. Colin will work tirelessly to make sure the rights of our citizens are protected and that those committing crime will be held accountable.
• Education: Every Delaware child deserves a quality education. The children in Delaware's public schools need help. Colin has a plan to bring the necessary resources to where they are needed throughout our school systems. He knows that quality teachers and safe, supportive classrooms are the educational foundation our children deserve.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The key to restoring the health of our economy and bringing real opportunity to all our citizens lies with reversing the decades old policies of overtaxing, overspending, and over-regulating in this state. We are all too familiar with how these issues have been compounded over the last several months, but these policies were failing us long before the pandemic.

The arrogance of the political establishment knows no bounds. It accepts no blame for our condition and fails to face facts and give fair analysis of where we are. Delaware families, businesses and whole communities are hurting.
As Governor, I will be up front with the people of our state. I will lay out both our challenges and our opportunities, and I will give it to you straight. I will also use every resource available to me to ensure that government serves the will of the people, not the other way around.
Restoring the Delaware economy, bringing an out of control bureaucracy into check and ensuring the strong schools and safe neighborhoods we expect are big tasks.
Anything can be done. These goals can be accomplished.

We have within our state the talent, the resources, the pride and the history to rise up, to build, to dream and to succeed. We will prove the doubters wrong. We have the power to do it. By removing the roadblocks erected by an ineffective state government, we can unleash the strength and talents of our people and put Delaware on a new and stronger course.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

This may sound corny but it's true: My wife (the Love of my Life), my brother, my sisters and my best friend are who I look up to. I am so very lucky to have really great people in my life and I am incredibly proud of them.

Pete duPont is who I'd like to follow. Governor duPont led Delaware out of incredibly challenging times and he did it by sticking to his principles while treating everyone, friend and foe alike, with dignity and respect. No one will ever equal his extraordinary record but I believe I can help Delaware meet today's challenges as our next Governor.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, empathy, honesty and intelligence.

Flavor-of-the-month, waffling politicians do not appeal to me. I try to live up to my core principles (integrity, honesty, straight-forward, commonsense solutions to problems) everyday and these principles have not changed much over the years. I think it's vitally important (especially in the age of social media, cancel culture, and censorship of certain political views) for an elected official to remain true to his/her core principles and to follow through. It's also vital for constituents to feel they are being heard without running a proverbial gauntlet to reach their elected officials. Officials should be accessible and constituents should feel free to voice their opinions on any matter before the government. Transparency and honesty in government is paramount, and for far too long, many officials have neglected both these traits. As Governor, I will be guided by my core principles.

Fair-weather politicians who change their views depending on the audience they are talking to drive me crazy. My experience has been if you are upfront with people they will respect you even if they disagree with you. I can't tell you how many people over the years have told me "Colin I don't agree with you but you have my vote because you at least told me what you think." The people of Delaware deserve to have their political leaders tell it to them straight.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I think the things we do when other people aren't looking are what determines character. I hope the way I have treated people throughout my life leaves a legacy of kindness and trying to do the right thing - even when it's not popular. My values are solid and have been consistent throughout my life and political career. I will never compromise core principles, and hopefully that is a legacy other people (in and out of public office) will care to emulate. I am incredibly blessed and lucky and hope that I appropriately reflect the gratitude I feel for the joy in my life.

What is your favorite book? Why?

(Boring warning!) I am a history/non-fiction fan (my Mother was a Stanford-trained Reformation Historian) and a voracious reader. I think Dreadnaught by Robert K. Massie is probably my favorite. The time period from the late 1900's till the early 20th century is fascinating and an incredibly important period in our history. I would argue that many of the challenges they faced at that time are still with us and there is no question that much of what we consider "the modern world" was shaped during those eventful decades. Even if you're not a history buff - I would recommend Dreadnaught - it's a great read.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

(Embarrassing) but it's that 90's dance hit "Everybody Dance Now!" I heard it on the radio a few days ago. Fun song but ironic because I am a TERRIBLE Dancer!

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

When I first came to Delaware to attend college, I could not have imagined the impact this great little state would have upon my life and family.

More than a quarter century later, my love for Delaware could not be greater. I am proud of our rich history and the outsized influence our small state has had upon our nation. And despite our current troubles, I am confident about our future. We can fix this! But to ensure a Delaware of unlimited possibility for all of our citizens we must make the right choices. We cannot continue to do what has not worked in the past. Our future prosperity depends on a vibrant economy, safe neighborhoods, strong schools and a first class infrastructure system.
These are some of the issues that first led me to enter public service in the State Senate, and now more than ever continue to be the issues that drive me today.
To explain their failures, our current leaders consistently blame circumstances beyond their control.
But I am totally unwilling to accept the notion that the hard working men and women of our state are to carry the burden of circumstance. I will not sit idly by and let the current leaders lead us further down a failed road of chaos in the streets, condoned hatred for our neighbors, lack of opportunity for so many of our citizens, schools that so frequently fail to meet the needs of our children, and the destruction and decline of our economy.
My election as Governor will send a clear message that Delaware is setting a new course.

I have faith that we can solve the problems we face in Delaware, but Delaware needs a strong leader who will articulate a clear vision for the State Government and will work to achieve that vision even if it means "stepping on some toes". Although it is critically important for the Governor to recruit top-notch advisors to help in decision making, (and I will), in the final analysis, it's individual decisive leadership that makes the difference. Any fair examination of my record as a St

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Yes, I believe we need a line-item veto in Delaware. The reality is that our budgeting process in Delaware lacks transparency. Budget deals are frequently, if not always, consummated late at night behind closed doors with little or no input from the public. A line item veto, if used judiciously, would be a valuable tool in stopping the most egregious abuses in the budgeting process.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Delaware has been a one-party Democratic state for many years, and as such, we share many of the problems of Democrat-run states. We must restore the values of law and order and build secure and economically sustainable communities for every Delawarean regardless of race or creed. In addition, spurring economic growth and improving education will be Delaware's mission for at least the next decade.

Jobs: Colin's number one priority. The only true way out of poverty and the best way to help Delaware families is with meaningful employment. Colin has a proven pro-growth record and extensive private sector experience.

Education: The children in Delaware's public schools need help. Colin has a plan to bring the necessary resources to where they are needed throughout our school systems. He knows that quality teachers and safe, supportive classrooms are the educational foundation our children deserve.

Public Safety: Every citizen of Delaware has the right to feel safe in their homes and community. Calls to defund the police are utterly irresponsible. We can, and must, heal the divisions we face by working together to bring hope and prosperity to our communities wracked by crime and unrest. Colin will work tirelessly to make sure the rights of our citizens are protected and that those committing crime will be held accountable.

COVID-19 Recovery: Our response to the Virus must be based on two fundamental policies: 1) We must open our businesses and non-profits as soon as safely possible while making sure that common-sense precautions are followed. And 2) We must protect our most vulnerable populations; Specifically the elderly and those with compromised health.

Healthcare and Addiction: Delaware has some of the highest rates of chronic disease and addiction in the country. Additionally, Delaware's healthcare costs are simply too high. Policy should be based on portability, transparency and the unrelenting focus on chronic illness and addiction.

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2016

• On education: "Colin believes that parents, teachers and principals should be empowered to reform our schools and set the agenda for our children. Top-down mandates, high stakes testing, and too much administration takes away from focusing on the needs of the children in our schools. Delaware can have world-class schools but it will take strong leadership to reform our schools, remove disruptive students from our classrooms, and allow our teachers to focus on the children in their classrooms."

• On the economy: "Delaware’s economic decline must stop. We need strong executive leadership who understands not only how to keep businesses here in Delaware, but how to attract and encourage out-of-state businesses to relocate here. Colin has consistently supported pro-growth measures while in the Senate and even received the “Guardian of Small Business Award” from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). He has also been a strong proponent of Right to Work legislation to end forced unionism and encourage employers to locate their businesses in Delaware. ... As Governor, Colin will lower taxes, cut regulations and actively pursue those policies that will bring high quality jobs to Delaware."

• On crime: "Colin supports pro-active community policing and the establishment of police sub-stations in high-crime areas. The reality is that criminals do not flourish where the police have a strong positive presence. As Governor, Colin will look at all potential strategies to reduce crime in Delaware’s crime-ridden neighborhoods. No option will be off the table."

• On the budget: Each year the Democrat-controlled General Assembly increases spending, while results and services stay the same or get worse for the taxpayers footing the bill. Our state government spends almost $10,000 per citizen (5th highest in the nation), yet has one of the least effective governments. ... As Delaware’s strongest watchdog on behalf of taxpayers, Colin will submit balanced budgets that demand accountability and effectiveness."

• On second amendment rights: "The right to keep and bear arms should be fought for and upheld. The 2nd Amendment is meant to allow citizens to defend themselves. In an increasingly dangerous world, this right should vigorously be preserved."

• On the size of government: "In too many areas of our state government, regulations are choking off economic development and growth unnecessarily. Out of control bureaucracies must be restrained. Business should be able to function effectively without excessive state licenses, fees, and rules that hurt competitiveness. Delaware’s byzantine regulatory structure must be completely revamped and restructured."

• On civil liberties: "Colin believes that our right to live with liberty and freedom should be upheld and vigorously defended. However, with freedom comes responsibility. Government should not be responsible for savings individuals from every unwise decision they make. Instead, we should enact policies that encourage personal initiative and responsibility, while discouraging government dependency."

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Colin Bonini campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Delaware State Senate District 16	Lost primary	$36,226	$74,346
2018	Delaware State Senate District 16	Won general	$93,908	N/A**
2014	Delaware State Senate, District 16	Won	$46,680	N/A**
2012	Delaware State Senate, District 16	Won	$30,929	N/A**
2010	Delaware Treasurer	Lost	$140,035	N/A**
2008	Delaware State Senate, District 16	Won	$103,670	N/A**
2004	Delaware State Senate, District 16	Won	$91,845	N/A**
2002	Delaware State Senate, District 16	Won	$93,393	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2016

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2015

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2014

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Preceded by -	Delaware State Senate District 16 1994-2022	Succeeded by Eric Buckson (R)

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Current members of the Delaware State Senate

Leadership

Majority Leader:Bryan Townsend

Minority Leader:Gerald Hocker

Senators

District 1

Dan Cruce (D)

District 2

Darius Brown (D)

District 3

S. Elizabeth Lockman (D)

District 4

Laura Sturgeon (D)

District 5

Raymond Seigfried (D)

District 6

Russ Huxtable (D)

District 7

Spiros Mantzavinos (D)

District 8

David Sokola (D)

District 9

Jack Walsh (D)

District 10

Stephanie Hansen (D)

District 11

Bryan Townsend (D)

District 12

Nicole Poore (D)

District 13

Marie Pinkney (D)

District 14

Kyra Hoffner (D)

District 15

David Lawson (R)

District 16

Eric Buckson (R)

District 17

Trey Paradee (D)

District 18

David Wilson (R)

District 19

Brian Pettyjohn (R)

District 20

Gerald Hocker (R)

District 21

Bryant Richardson (R)

Democratic Party (15)

Republican Party (6)