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Debra Heffernan

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State House D-6 · Delaware · Serving since 2011
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Overview of the Representative's office, activities, and communications.

About

Debra Heffernan is a Democratic member of the Delaware House of Representatives, representing District 6, a seat she has held since January 2011. Born April 8, 1962, she earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Delaware and a master's degree in environmental toxicology from Duke University. Since her first election in 2010, she has won all five of her electoral contests without a loss.

Summary generated by AllCiv from public sources.
Years in office
15
Elections won
5
Bills sponsored
281
Cosponsored
388
Committees
7

Committee Assignments

7 committees · 3 leadership roles
chair·Capital Infrastructure
chair·Natural Resources and Energy
vice chair·Capital Improvement
member·Agriculture
member·Health and Human Development
Your actions
District
Population
23,168
Median HH Income
$105K
Unemployment
4.9%
Bachelor's+
54.1%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
43.8
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
6.0%
HS or Higher
96.8%
Median Home Value
$386K
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
Owner-Occupied
83.9%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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Data sourced from official congressional records, CRS, and FEC filings. AllCiv Score methodology available at allciv.com/methodology.