Joseph "Dr. Joe" Arminio
What this job does: Delaware's one vote in the U.S. House, chosen by the whole state. House members write and vote on federal laws, taxes and spending. A term is two years.
- Occupation
- Political scientist, author and educator (WHYY); Wikipedia calls Arminio a medical doctor, which conflicts
Background
- Wilmington native with a doctorate in political science from MIT and a bachelor's in political science from Johns Hopkins University; has taught at American University and Lincoln University (as reported by WHYY). source: whyy.org
- Ran for Congress in Maryland in 2008 and lost the Republican primary, with 1.6% of the vote (WHYY). source: whyy.org
- Won the Sept. 15, 2026 Republican primary with 18,629 votes (47.9%), ahead of John J. Whalen and Earl Cooper. source: en.wikipedia.org
In their own words
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- An "American Prosperity Plan" to reduce private and public debt and spur growth. source: whyy.org
- Inflation and the cost of groceries, gas and housing. source: whyy.org
- Ending what Arminio calls "endless wars." source: whyy.org
- Enforcing existing immigration laws with more enforcement staff; "reviving the Constitution." source: whyy.org
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