Delaware House of Representatives District 18 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in Delaware, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Delaware House of Representatives District 18 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 18

Sophie Phillips defeated Gloria Payne in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 18 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sophie Phillips (D)	71.5	4,060
	Submit photo	Gloria Payne (R)	28.5	1,619

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 5,679
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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?

Sophie Phillips (D)

Environmental justice is one of my top priorities. In my district, there has been an increase in development, which has led to a decrease in green space and an increase in traffic and air pollution. We all should have a right to clear air, clear water, and to a clean environment. We know that environmental problems are here because we feel it. How have your allergies been over the last few years? I know mine have been worse than ever before. The Green Amendment, the Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice Act, and the Residential Drinking Water Purification Program are all policies that I will support.

Equity in education is another issue I care deeply about. Resources have been pulled from public schools to fund new charter schools, which were created to offer opportunities not available in public schools. Instead of creating new schools with more opportunity, we should focus on increasing funding and resources for our public schools that already exist so families do not feel like they need to opt out to gain a better education. Teachers and staff deserve increased funding and resources to ensure their students are getting the best possible education. This includes a starting educator salary of $60,000.

Lastly, workers rights is an issue I plan to fight for. I have seen how ready we are to have a higher minimum wage. People want to go back to work when they are paid a wage that allows them to live comfortably. $10.50 an hour is simply not enough. It is time for us to listen. We cannot wait until 2025 for $15 to be the minimum wage, we are ready for an increase today. In addition, I support the Community Workforce Agreement Act, prevailing wage, and paid apprenticeship programs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Sophie Phillips (D)

Environmental justice, education, worker's rights, women's rights, LGBTQIA rights, housing, and criminal justice.

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