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)
• DE Housing Package — Bipartisan Housing Access Package (Signed into law, Sep 3, 2025)
• DE HB 225 / SB 200 — FY 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Bond Bill (Signed into law, Jun 30, 2025)

Executive orders & directives

• DE EO 4 — Streamlined Affordable Housing Permitting (In effect, Jan 24, 2025)
• DE EO 1 — Youth Apprenticeship Expansion (In effect, Jan 21, 2025)

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