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Kim Hoey Stevenson
Kim Hoey Stevenson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Delaware State Senate to represent District 6. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Hoey Stevenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Kim Hoey Stevenson was born in Milford, Delaware. She earned a high school diploma from Milford High School, an associate degree from the University of Delaware, a bachelor's degree from Wake Forest University, and received additional education from Wilmington University. Her career experience includes working as a journalist.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Delaware State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Delaware State Senate District 6
Incumbent Russ Huxtable defeated Kim Hoey Stevenson in the general election for Delaware State Senate District 6 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Russ Huxtable (D) | 54.4 | 20,212 |
 | Kim Hoey Stevenson (R)  | 45.6 | 16,976 | |
| Total votes: 37,188 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Russ Huxtable advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware State Senate District 6.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kim Hoey Stevenson advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware State Senate District 6.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hoey Stevenson in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Kim Hoey Stevenson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hoey Stevenson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Critical economic and environmental needs of Eastern Sussex are not being addressed by the incumbent. As the fastest-growing county and major revenue generator for the state, infrastructure support - roads, schools, open space preservation are lagging due to lack of legislative collaboration and leadership. Demands on already strained medical resources and support have been overburdened through unnecessary legislation such as H. B. 350 driven by the majority party without bipartisan collaboration or coordination from our local health care community. I would be an outspoken advocate for all residents and work on a bipartisan basis to convene, coordinate and direct taxpayer funded esources to address capacity deficiencies.
- Single-party driven mandates, like the EV mandate, which silence and stifle economic growth and community prosperity must end. While I support setting goals for our economy, environment, and education system, officials must set the table and begin the legislative process organically to start the conversation and enable different perspectives to reach those goals. As your senator, I’d always begin the work by convening and facilitating conversations among all stakeholders to develop the most effective solutions as opposed to introducing legislation before any impute or collaboration from constituents even begins which is what is currently occurring.
- People over politics. I’m committed to representing everyone in the 6th district, not just those who agree with me. We all want fresh air, clean water, quality education, and a vibrant economy—but there’s more than one way to achieve these goals. One-party rule—no matter the party—is harmful to Delaware. Sadly, results are showing. We're 45th in education, 39th in economic growth and have unsustainably increased the state budget by $2 billion in two years. We need to work together to help our schoolchildren still recovering from COVID lockdowns, tackle homelessness, addiction, and mental health accessibility, and care for our environment and still do so by embracing and enhancing business opportunities for economic growth and jobs.
Accountability - taking responsibility for decisions and being transparent to constituents.
Empathy - being able to understand and represent diverse groups.
Communication - To clearly and effectively convey ideas, listen to constituents, and facilitate dialogue among different groups.
leadership - Having the capacity to guide, inspire, and make tough decisions for the greater good, while working to achieve long-term goals.
collaboration - working together - even across party lines - to achieve common goals.
problem solving - going after the root cause of a problem, not just putting a bandaid on a symptom.
1. Potential loss of Corporate and Escheat Revenue: Delaware benefits significantly from escheat, or unclaimed property, revenue due to its favorable corporate laws. If federal regulations change or if corporations shift away from Delaware, the state could lose a substantial portion of this income as well as the significant income we get from corporate tax. This would likely lead to a sharp increase in taxes to cover the budget shortfall, affecting residents and businesses alike.
2. Aging Population and Workforce Shortages: Delaware's aging population will increase demand for services, particularly in healthcare and personal care. However, the state may face difficulties in finding enough workers to meet these needs, from medical staff to wait staff, exacerbating the strain on resources and potentially leading to service gaps.
3. Transition to Paid Fire Departments: As our population ages and volunteerism declines, southern Delaware may need to shift from volunteer to paid fire departments, requiring substantial funding for salaries, training, and benefits, adding further strain to the state's budget.
In areas like education reform, for example, collaboration allows legislators to pool their knowledge and resources to develop programs that benefit all students, regardless of their background. Similarly, on issues like environmental protection, bipartisan efforts can result in more sustainable and widely supported solutions. By fostering these relationships, legislators can also build trust and mutual respect, which makes it easier to reach compromises on contentious issues.
After Williams, would come Governor Pete duPont, a politician who wasn't worried about his next election, only about doing the right thing to help the residents of Delaware.
We need more legislative oversight to ensure that the use of emergency powers is justified, limited in scope, and time-bound. Emergency powers should not be automatically renewed again and again, especially in a time such as this when calling the legislature in virtually is not an issue. Our elected officials who represent the state as a whole should have a say after the initial emergency is addressed.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 11, 2024
