Senate Leadership
The Lieutenant Governor of Delaware serves as the President of the Senate, but only casts a vote if required to break a tie. In his or her absence, the President Pro Tempore presides over the Senate. The President Pro Tempore is elected by the majority party caucus followed by confirmation of the entire Senate through a Senate Resolution. The President Pro Tempore is the chief leadership position in the Senate. The other Senate leaders are elected by their respective party caucuses.
The President of the Senate is Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn. The President Pro Tempore is Anthony J. DeLuca.
The current leadership for the 146th senate is as follows:
- Sen. Patricia Blevins, Majority Leader
- Sen. Margaret Rose Henry, Majority Whip
- Sen. F. Gary Simpson, Minority Leader
- Sen. Liane Sorenson, Minority Whip
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