Eric Morrison (Delaware)

Eric Morrison

Democratic Party

Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Tenure

2020 - Present

Term ends

2026

Years in position

4

Predecessor

Earl Jaques Jr.

Compensation

Base salary

$50,678/year

Per diem

$No per diem is paid.

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Personal

Birthplace

Salisbury, Md.

Profession

Human resources

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Eric Morrison (Democratic Party) is a member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 27. He assumed office on November 4, 2020. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Morrison (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 27. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Eric Morrison was born in Salisbury, Maryland. Morrison graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1992. He earned an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Delaware in 1996. Morrison's career experience includes working as a teacher and tutor, senior business analyst, and in human resources project management.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Morrison was assigned to the following committees:

• Corrections Committee
• House Education Committee
• Health & Human Development Committee
• House Labor Committee
• House Veterans Affairs Committee

2021-2022

Morrison was assigned to the following committees:

• House Veterans Affairs Committee
• Corrections Committee
• House Education Committee
• Health & Human Development Committee
• House Labor Committee

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Incumbent Eric Morrison defeated Kristina Griffing in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 27 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Morrison (D)	56.2	7,766
	Submit photo	Kristina Griffing (R)	43.8	6,051

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 13,817
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Incumbent Eric Morrison defeated Margie Lopez Waite in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27 on September 10, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Morrison	59.7	1,570
	Submit photo	Margie Lopez Waite	40.3	1,059

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,629
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Kristina Griffing advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Morrison in this election.

2022

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Incumbent Eric Morrison defeated John Marino in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 27 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Morrison (D)	53.4	4,835
		John Marino (R)	46.6	4,227

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 9,062
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Incumbent Eric Morrison defeated Michael Hertzfeld in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27 on September 13, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Morrison	66.0	1,114
	Submit photo	Michael Hertzfeld	34.0	573

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,687
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. John Marino advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27.

2020

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Eric Morrison defeated Donald Keister III, William Hinds, and Elias Weir in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 27 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Morrison (D)	61.4	7,847
	Submit photo	Donald Keister III (R)	36.8	4,700
		William Hinds (L)	1.8	225
		Elias Weir (Independent) (Write-in)	0.1	7

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2	Total votes: 12,779
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27

Eric Morrison defeated incumbent Earl Jaques Jr. in the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27 on September 15, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Eric Morrison	61.1	2,137
		Earl Jaques Jr.	38.9	1,359

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,496
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Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Donald Keister III advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 27.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Eric Morrison did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Eric Morrison completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Morrison's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a Democratic candidate for the Delaware State House of Representatives, for the 27th District, in the Newark/Bear area. I am a lifelong Delawarean with a long history of service to the community, including leadership and volunteer roles in various organizations. I graduated from the University of Delaware Honors Program in 1996, with an English major, a history minor, a concentration in Ethnic & Cultural Studies, and an Advanced Honors Certificate. Since then, I've worked as an educator, in Medicaid and Medicare, and now in human resources. I believe that Democrats in the 27th District deserve something we don't currently have-a State Representative who stands up for the most basic tenets of the Democratic Party, like a woman's right to choose, LGBT equality, and environmental protections. Also, I want to go to Dover to fight for major reform in the areas of public school funding, living wages and good jobs, criminal justice, healthcare, and campaign finance. In recent years, I've worked hard to elect Delaware Democratic candidates up and down the ballot, to promote and pass legislation in Dover, and to educate the public about political and social issues and the political process.

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?

• Unlike the current Democratic incumbent, I support basic tenets of the party like a woman's right to choose, LGBT equality, and environmental protections.
• In addition to fighting for the basic tenets of the Democratic Party, I also want to go to Dover to fight for modern ideals including major reform in the areas of public school funding, living wages and good jobs, criminal justice, healthcare, and campaign finance.
• I have a long history of service to the community, and as your next 27th District State Representative, I will bring to that position the same enthusiasm, dedication, and heartfelt concern for people that I've shown for years.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate not just about the basic tenets of the Democratic Party, but also about other issues including major reform in the areas of public school funding, living wages and good jobs, criminal justice, healthcare, and campaign finance.

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

First, I look up to many individuals in my personal life-including family, friends, and fellow political and social activists. Outside of my personal life, I want to follow the examples of the many bold political and social leaders who've come before me, leaders who've put people and service above all else.

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

Honesty. Integrity. Candor. Thoughtfulness. Listening. Dedication. Enthusiasm. Commitment to serving the people, and not political parties or special interests.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to leave a legacy that inspires others to become active in their communities-including activism in the political and social arenas-and to fight boldly and tirelessly to help others.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I think the first historical event that happened in my lifetime, that I can remember, was the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. I was 12 years old at the time. I remember being especially touched by this tragedy because one of my favorite teachers had made it to the final rounds of being the first teacher in space.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was painting houses during the summers, at age 12. I performed that job for several years, until I turned 16 and worked part-time in a grocery store. Post-university, I've worked as an educator, in Medicaid and Medicare, and now in human resources.

What is your favorite book? Why?

My favorite book is Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God." More than anything, it's my favorite book because of the feeling it gives me when I read and reread it, as I have done many times. I especially admire the strength and growth of the main character, and her determination to live her life on her own terms, despite facing serious criticism and obstacles. Also, the novel was written during the Harlem Renaissance, a time in American literary and cultural history that speaks to me deeply.

Every state besides Nebraska has two legislative chambers. What do you consider the most important differences between the legislative chambers in your state?

For the most part, the legislative chambers in Delaware have a good history of working together. I suppose the most important differences between the two Delaware legislative chambers are in terms of house legislations is introduced and works its way through the chambers, including committee assignments.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

I believe it's most important that state legislators have shown a significant history of service to the community; that they have displayed a longstanding, sincere commitment to helping people; and that they have demonstrated a significant breadth and depth of knowledge and work on issues of importance to their constituents and all state residents. I believe I strongly fit each of these criteria.

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

Especially given that Delaware is a very Democratic state, I think it's vital that we move forward on modern ideals and issues, including major reform in areas like public school funding, living wages and good jobs, criminal justice, healthcare, and campaign finance.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and the state legislature?

I believe that the Governor and the State Legislature should work together to plan and implement a bold, people-centered platform for state residents. I also believe that the Governor and the State Legislature should be in constant communication to transform this vision into reality.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

It's very beneficial to build relationships with other legislators. Through my leadership and volunteer roles on various political campaigns, my work to promote and pass state legislation, and my efforts to educate the public about vital issues and the political process, I have already built relationships with numerous Delaware state legislators. It is the responsibility of state legislators to work together tirelessly and boldly to improve life for all state residents, and to always place people above politics and special interests.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I believe I would of special service in committees related to my work and community experience-including committees related to education, healthcare, seniors' issues, electoral and campaign finance, criminal justice, and civil rights.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I've worked on the campaigns of numerous legislators, and there are some here in Delaware whom I especially admire for their bold work to improve the lives of Delawareans. I especially respect legislators who place serving people over serving political parties and special interests. I will never forget when a certain state legislator whom I admire said to me, "What we need in Dover more than anything else are people who are there for the right reasons." My personal history demonstrates-and I know-that I am running for the Delaware State House of Representatives for the right reasons.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

Not long ago, at a community event, a constituent asked me which higher office I want to run for in the future. Honestly, I had no answer for him, because my sole focus is on getting elected so I can serve district residents and all Delawareans in the Delaware State House of Representatives. I am not running for this office because I consider it a political stepping stone, and I've given little to no thought to running for any higher offices in the future.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I have become friends with a young man in my district (and his mother). He reached out to me after learning about my stances on serious criminal justice reform and addiction issues. He epitomizes why people deserve second chances and why elected officials must remember each day that their focus must be on serving the people. This young man battled drug addiction, and after he almost died from an overdose, with the support of his family, he fought to turn his life around and abandon both drugs and crime. Now, he works at the grocery store where I shop, and he has a family and plans for the future. His story (and his mother's story) inspire me beyond words.

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Eric Morrison campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	Delaware House of Representatives District 27	Won general	$55,171	$60,708
2022	Delaware House of Representatives District 27	Won general	$53,289	$60,699
2020	Delaware House of Representatives District 27	Won general	$111,455	N/A**
Grand total			$219,914	$121,407
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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2023

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In 2023, the Delaware State Legislature was in session from January 10 to June 30.

2022

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2021

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Preceded by Earl Jaques Jr. (D)	Delaware House of Representatives District 27 2020-Present	Succeeded by -

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Current members of the Delaware House of Representatives

Leadership

Speaker of the House:Melissa Minor-Brown

Majority Leader:Kerri Harris

Minority Leader:Timothy Dukes

Representatives

District 1

Nnamdi Chukwuocha (D)

District 2

Stephanie Bolden (D)

District 3

Josue Ortega (D)

District 4

Jeff Hilovsky (R)

District 5

Kendra Johnson (D)

District 6

Debra Heffernan (D)

District 7

Larry Lambert (D)

District 8

Sherae'a Moore (D)

District 9

Kevin Hensley (R)

District 10

Melanie Ross Levin (D)

District 11

Jeffrey Spiegelman (R)

District 12

Krista Griffith (D)

District 13

DeShanna Neal (D)

District 14

Claire Snyder-Hall (D)

District 15

Kamela Smith (D)

District 16

Franklin Cooke (D)

District 17

Melissa Minor-Brown (D)

District 18

Sophie Phillips (D)

District 19

Kimberly Williams (D)

District 20

Alonna Berry (D)

District 21

Frank Burns (D)

District 22

Michael Smith (R)

District 23

Mara Gorman (D)

District 24

Edward Osienski (D)

District 25

Cyndie Romer (D)

District 26

Madinah Wilson-Anton (D)

District 27

Eric Morrison (D)

District 28

William Carson (D)

District 29

William Bush (D)

District 30

Shannon Morris (R)

District 31

Sean Lynn (D)

District 32

Kerri Harris (D)

District 33

Charles Postles (R)

District 34

Lyndon Dean Yearick (R)

District 35

Jesse Vanderwende (R)

District 36

Bryan Shupe (R)

District 37

Valerie Jones Giltner (R)

District 38

Ronald Gray (R)

District 39

Daniel Short (R)

District 40

Timothy Dukes (R)

District 41

Richard Collins (R)

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