Brian Pettyjohn (19)

Brian G. Pettyjohn is a Republican member of the Delaware State Senate, representing District 19 since his first election in 2012. A resident of Georgetown, he previously served as a Georgetown town councilman from 2008 to 2010 and as mayor from 2010 to 2012. He holds the position of Senate Minority Whip since 2020 and serves on the Delaware Economic and Financial Advisory Council . Notable achievements include sponsoring a 2019 bill enabling state funding for high school students in trade schools and certification programs, signed into law in 2021. He is active in community organizations such as the Sussex County STEM Alliance, Sussex Sports Center Foundation, Greater Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, and The Chad Spicer Foundation.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Specific details on formal education are not publicly detailed in available records.
• Political Experience:
  • Georgetown Town Councilman .
  • Mayor of Georgetown .
  • Delaware State Senator, District 19 ; elected with nearly 60% of the vote in a short campaign following a court battle.
  • Senate committees: Banking, Business, Insurance & Technology; Executive; Judiciary; Legislative Council; Legislative Oversight & Sunset; Rules & Ethics.
  • Republican Whip and member of Republican Leadership team.