Governor of Delaware

Matt Meyer

Democrat · Delaware

75th Governor of Delaware, elected in November 2024. Former New Castle County Executive. Succeeded John Carney who ran for U.S. Senate. Focus on economic development, education, and climate resilience for Delaware.

Record

Progressive governor focused on clean energy transition, education investment, and economic opportunity for all Delawareans. Priorities include expanding healthcare access, criminal justice reform, and building climate-resilient infrastructure.

Legislative Record

Recently signed into law

DE HB 255 — Federal Tax-Code Decoupling Act (Signed into law, Nov 19, 2025)
Decouples Delaware from selected federal tax-code changes during an extraordinary session, averting an estimated $400 million state revenue shortfall.
DE Housing Package — Bipartisan Housing Access Package (Signed into law, Sep 3, 2025)
Signed package of bipartisan housing bills increasing housing access and cutting red tape for new construction and rehabilitation, building on Affordable Housing Production Task Force recommendations.
DE HB 225 / SB 200 — FY 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Bond Bill (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2025)
Signed FY 2026 $6.5 billion operating budget (HB 225) and SB 200 capital bond bill, including a $90 million higher-education investment ($20M earmarked for Biden Hall) — the state's largest-ever higher-education investment; also eliminates $50M in medical debt for working families.

Executive orders & directives

DE EO 4 — Streamlined Affordable Housing Permitting (In effect, Jan 24, 2025)
On first week in office, signed Executive Order 4 streamlining the affordable-housing permitting process across Delaware state agencies.
DE EO 1 — Youth Apprenticeship Expansion (In effect, Jan 21, 2025)
Signed Executive Order 1 expanding youth apprenticeship programs across Delaware to broaden vocational and career-pathway options for high-school students.

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