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Tim Dukes

Tim Dukes

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State Representative

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Office
State Representative
State
Delaware
Jurisdiction
40
Serving
Currently serving
Term
2013 - Present

State Representative Tim Dukes was first elected in 2012 to represent the citizens of the 40th District in the Delaware House of Representatives. The district includes the municipalities of Laurel, Delmar, and Bethel. In November 2024 at the start of the 153rd General Assembly, Rep. Dukes was elected by his fellow House Republicans as the House Minority Leader. Rep. Dukes serves on the following House committees: Administration; Rules; Ethics; and Veterans Affairs. During the 150th and 151st General Assemblies, he was among the House leadership having been selected by his Republican Caucus colleagues as the House Minority Whip. Rep. Dukes’ membership affiliations outside the General Assembly include the following: Epworth Christian School Board Member; Delmarva Christian High School Board Member; Potomac Leadership Council; Laurel Ministerial Association; Good Samaritan Board; Wellness Center Committee; Little League coach; and the leader of over 80 missions trips. Rep. Dukes serves as the Pastor of Central Worship Center. He and his wife, Dottie, reside in Laurel and have four grown children and seven grandchildren.

Biography source: official page

Issue Activity

Stored voting recordsIssue tags where available
Uncategorized votes
10 stored votes · 0 yea · 0 nay
Healthcare
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
National Security
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay
Constitutional Rights
1 stored vote · 0 yea · 0 nay

Evidence & Sources

14/15 verified

Every item below is a stored record. 14 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.

  • Tim Dukes holds the office of State Representative
    profile identity· OpenStates
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  • Voted yes on SB 313: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 16 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PROTECTION OF NONPROFIT ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-25source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 458: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO BACKFLOW.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-25source
    Verified
  • Voted no on SB 13: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 6 AND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO HOSPITAL CHARITY CARE AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-23source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 131: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL WELFARE.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-18source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 155: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE PUBLICATION OF STATE PUBLIC INTEGRITY COMMISSION REPORTS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-16source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 424: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 RELATING TO AUTISM SURVEILLANCE AND REGISTRATION.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 423: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEFERRED COMPENSATION.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-06-11source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 336: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF LAUREL RELATING TO THE POWER TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-12source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 347: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE UNIFORM PUBLIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION PROCESS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 263: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-05-05source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 343: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 13 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO METHODS TO OBTAIN JURISDICTION OVER RESPONDENT IN FAMILY COURT AND THE DUTY TO SUPPORT.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-21source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 259: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO SCREENING FOR LEAD POISONING.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-04-14source
    Verified
  • Voted yes on HB 131: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 6 AND 16 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PET STORES AND ANIMAL WELFARE.
    roll-call vote· Official roll-call record· 2026-01-20source
    Verified
  • Sponsored: AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF LAUREL RELATING TO THE POWER TO BORROW MONEY AND ISSUE BONDS.
    sponsored/co-sponsored bill· Congress.gov· 2026-04-09source
    Verified
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