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Tom Brett
Tom Brett (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Delaware House of Representatives to represent District 41. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Brett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Tom Brett was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Army from 1976 to 1980. Brett earned a high school diploma from Chanel High School and a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University in 1986. As of 2024, Brett was retired.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Delaware House of Representatives District 41
Incumbent Richard Collins defeated Tom Brett in the general election for Delaware House of Representatives District 41 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Richard Collins (R) | 64.4 | 9,490 |
 | Tom Brett (D)  | 35.6 | 5,242 | |
| Total votes: 14,732 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Tom Brett advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 41.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Richard Collins advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware House of Representatives District 41.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Brett in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Tom Brett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Tom is married to Cyndi and they have a daughter, Grace.
For the past eight years, Tom has advocated for environmental and renewable energy issues throughout Sussex County. He has testified in support of environmental protections in Legislative Hall, Sussex County Council, Sussex County P&Z, town councils and town halls. He has been inspired by the tireless and selfless efforts of groups and individuals throughout the county and state dedicated to protecting and improving the conditions of their communities.
Tom believes that District 41 needs new leadership to ensure that the needs and requests of its residents are represented instead of the status quo being protected.- Explosive growth of the area is by far the greatest concern to most residents. I advocate for responsible growth in which roads, emergency services, schools, hospitals, doctors and dentists can keep pace with the rate of growth. The balance between growth and quality of life is severely out of balance as the status quo is protected.
- Affordable and accessible child care will be a game changer for the majority of families throughout the state. Too often a young parent cannot pursue greater career opportunities because they do not have reliable child care. Our whole community suffers due to lack of good child care: the parent cannot achieve the financial security for their family and the employer loses a productive employee that might have been able to grow with the business.
- Climate change needs to be addressed ASAP. We need to make important decisions and take necessary action to ensure the health and prosperity of future generations. Investing in renewable energy is essential.
2. Investing in renewable energy solutions to climate change.
I would spend my earnings playing Fascination on the boardwalk so I could win a plastic bust of Babe Ruth and similar treasures. I did this for three years until I could get a real job - mowing lawns.
Investing in working families by making available affordable and accessible child care and affordable housing.
Unfortunately, this story is played out countless times throughout the state. Families lose, communities lose and employers lose due to inadequate child care options.
Labor
Health and Human Services
Education
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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 4, 2024
