Richard Collins

Richard G. Collins is the incumbent Republican representative for Delaware's 41st House District, a position he has held since 2014. A native of Sussex County, Collins graduated from Seaford High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware. He has extensive experience in the insurance industry, having worked as an agent before owning Access Insurance & Financial Services. Prior to his legislative career, Collins founded and served as the chief lobbyist for the Positive Growth Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting private property rights. In addition to his legislative duties, he is one of the few working farmers in the General Assembly, bringing firsthand knowledge to agricultural policy discussions.

Key campaign issues for Richard G. Collins include:

• Economic Development: Advocating for policies that reduce the tax burden on Delawareans and support small businesses to foster economic growth.

• Regulatory Reform: Promoting the curtailment of regulatory authority of state agencies to protect citizens' freedoms and encourage business development.

• Education: Emphasizing the need to refocus education on foundational learning and protect parents' rights in the educational process.