The “why” behind the platform
It’s Rob’s experience in Delaware’s largest emergency rooms that really pushed him to run and formed the basis of his platform.
If he wins the race, Dr. Rob would be the only physician in elected office in Delaware. It’s never been more important to have this kind of expertise in Dover, considering the federal Medicaid cuts and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Healthy communities
A healthy community requires a strong economy, access to healthcare, and good education because they are the ingredients that bring people together. They free us to share ideas and values, form bonds with each other, and instill us with the integrity to fight for what is important.
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Introduce a moratorium on hyperscale data centers
Ban AI in K-12 education, so our children can learn to think on their own
Demand AI features on apps, websites, and products to be opt-in, not required
Give our people the power to remove their personal information from AI training and algorithms
Create a fund—paid for by data center companies—to provide for those whose health is impacted by data centers
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Empower communities to hold developers accountable for their actions
Preserve the natural beauty of our communities and historic places
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Ease regulations to make it possible for developers to build affordable housing in character of existing neighborhoods
Increase housing supply to bring costs down
Provide emergency rental assistance to help people now
Update zoning requirements so we can build more diverse housing
Provide additional resources for DSHA’s current zoning pilot
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End corporate money in Delaware elections
Audit Tyler Technologies and other government contractors, organizations, or projects that could potentially negatively impact our families, our environment, and our health
Be an accessible State Representative by holding twice-monthly meetings for constituent services, because the most important part of my job is you
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Demask ICE—prohibiting officers from wearing garments that obscure their identity, like masks, bandanas, or other facial coverings
Establish a state-funded program to provide legal representation for undocumented Delawareans facing deportation
Prohibit taxpayer dollars from supporting businesses that cooperate with illegal deportations
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Protect access to gender-affirming care under state law, including coverage mandates for public and private insurers and legal shields for providers against out-of-state attacks
Create a grant program to support LGBTQ+ inclusive community organizations providing housing, employment assistance, and mental health services
Amend the state constitution to protect marriage equality in Delaware
Ensure access to HIV medications and PrEP, including uninsured people
Healthcare
Providing quality and equitable healthcare to our community is morally good and practically necessary. Studies show that we get more money back for every dollar invested in the health of our community.
Our current system is collapsing, with people waiting months to find a good doctor, overcrowded hospitals, and skyrocketing costs. Let’s invest in a more modern and resilient system, because a healthy population can help Delaware grow.
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Eliminate loopholes used by psychiatric hospitals to “cherry pick” patients, which causes delays in care, overcrowded hospitals, and substantial increases in costs to Medicaid
Fund social work and addiction services in homeless shelters to support recovery
Equip our first responders and police with the tools they need to respond to a mental health crisis in the community
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Ensure that Planned Parenthood of Delaware remains open and funded, despite federal bans on Medicaid payments
Enshrine reproductive freedom in the Delaware Constitution, and fight for a Democratic supermajority in the House to ensure its passage
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Protect evidence-based vaccination schedules
Resist federal overreach into Delaware’s public health policy
Bolster community health centers with resources targeting misinformation
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Build facilities and strengthen programs that keep people with autism healthy, including support for families managing acute behavioral crises
Establish institutional and community-based respite care for people with dementia, so their families have more options that improve quality of life and time spent together
Create mobile teams of mental health providers, social workers, wound care nurses, and community peers to address the needs of our neighbors suffering from addiction disorders
Economic Independence
About one-third of Delaware’s annual budget relies on fees charged to companies that incorporate here and operate elsewhere. With the rushed adoption of SB21 in 2025, we all saw firsthand that big corporations can hold our state hostage. Dr. Rob wants to focus on diversifying our economy and making our state more self-sufficient, so we can lift all of Delaware’s working families.
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Create the infrastructure for a stable and reliable workforce that supports new Delaware industry
Diversify revenue sources and bring new jobs to Delaware
Provide income tax credits for film, TV, and theater production, and further incentivize the usage of union labor
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Create a public financing entity to fund home energy retrofits, prioritizing low-income and rural communities
Incentivize green technologies and expand solar efforts to bring more manufacturing jobs to Delaware
Launch a state Climate Corps job program that employs young people in conservation, flood mitigation, and urban greening
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Strengthen unions in Delaware
Establish a living minimum wage for all Delawareans that keeps pace with inflation
Protect our way of life by defending the corporate franchise
Education
Strong schools teach us to think critically, compete globally, and live more satisfied lives. Despite spending $2.4 billion annually on public education, Delaware’s schools rank 37th in the nation. Delaware can attract new business by providing high-performing public schools for the children of their employees. We should invest heavily in education because our children deserve it, and our economy demands it.
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Support competitive starting teacher pay that automatically outpaces inflation
Incentivize class-size limits in Delaware public schools
Encourage higher achieving teachers by subsidizing 100% of continuing education, including board-certification and relevant master’s and doctoral programs
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Ensure that every child—no matter their zip code—can go on safe buses to safe schools in their community and be educated by passionate teachers who are paid well and empowered to prepare the next generation
Provide immersive real-world experiences to our top students across healthcare, law, science, engineering, education, the arts, and government
Lift up students from underrepresented and marginalized communities by providing similar immersive experiences
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Support universal Pre-K for all Delawareans
Feed our children, so they can learn
Improved access to behavioral health interventions for struggling students
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Bring Universal Pre-K to Delaware
No, that’s it, actually
Destination: Delaware
A state of thriving communities, healthy citizens, deep culture, clean cities, green spaces, and a robust, independent economy, marked by small businesses and innovative, sustainable ventures.