Mike Castle
Delaware Congressman Mike Castle is the longest serving U.S. Representative from Delaware and is currently serving a record 8th term in the House of Representatives. He won his last race in 2006.
Castle uses his experience as a former Governor, Lt. Governor and Delaware state legislator in Washington, D.C. to bring members of both parties together to enact laws that help all Americans. Mike Castle has played a key role in writing and enacting legislation in every term he has served in the U.S. House of Representatives, including: Vocational Education, Intelligence Reform, Child Nutrition, No Child Left Behind, Campaign Finance Reform, Balanced Budget Act, Welfare Reform, Line Item Veto, Assault Weapons Bill and the Brady Bill.
In addition to serving on the House Financial Services Committee and serving as Ranking Member of the Education Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, Castle is also the co-chair of the following Congressional caucuses: Diabetes Caucus, Community College Caucus, Biomedical Research Caucus and the Passenger Rail Caucus.
A graduate of Tower Hill, Hamilton College and Georgetown University Law School, Castle was born and raised in Wilmington and still resides there with his wife, Jane.
Education: Castle was a leader in the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act in the House, and helped write the No Child Left Behind Act, which seeks to close the achievement gap through increased accountability, early reading, and development for teachers. Health: Castle is the House architect of the effort encouraging an expanded stem cell research policy. He’s also working to help establish the Delaware Health Information Network, and make Delaware the first state to implement electronic medical records. Environment: Castle advocates reducing U.S. emissions and is an original cosponsor of legislation, which establish a cap and trade system for all greenhouse gas emissions, including carbon dioxide. He also opposed efforts to drill for oil and gas in Alaska. Public Safety: Castle helped lead the effort to win passage of the Comprehensive Violent Crime Control Act, which contains Castle's "Youth Handgun Safety Act" making it illegal for minors under the age of 18 to use a handgun except under certain conditions. Economy: Concerned that the current federal budget process is simply not working, Rep. Castle continues to push for a constitutionally acceptable line item veto, rainy day accounts, pay as you go for tax cuts and spending, and a more efficient budgeting process.
Karen Hartley-Nagle
Karen Hartley-Nagle has a strong heritage of public service and dedication to her community. A direct descendant of an original signer of the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, she's adopted the passion, respect, and courageous vision that was present in the hearts of our country's founders. Her drive to bring a voice to all citizens can be seen in her advocacy on behalf of children, her work to pass family-friendly legislation, and her commitment to open and accountable government. Karen's efforts have earned her the reputation of a strong vocal leader who puts the interests of children, families and her community above that of special interests and partisan bickering. She will bring that same unwavering spirit and common sense leadership to Congress. She will work tirelessly to stand up for what truly matters to the people of Delaware - not just offering a lot of grandiose talk and political posturing.
She is the proud mother of one son and three daughters; Brittany, T.J., Cameron and Katheryn, ages 18, 12, 10 and 9. Karen studied Art and Design, Human Services and Elementary Education from the Moore College of Art, Delaware Technical and Community College and the Wilmington University.
Education: Our children and their education must be at the top of our priority list, with support for initiatives that improve the effectiveness of our schools without placing excessive and undue burdens on students and educators with unfunded mandates. Health: Hartley-Nagle will work to lower the cost of prescription drugs, invest in medical research, and ensure that our seniors have access to simple and secure health care by fixing Medicare prescription drug benefits. Environment: It is our responsibility to protect natural resources, including our estuaries, oceans, forests and other treasures. Hartley-Nagle will work to promote legislation strengthening the laws that ensure we have clean air to breathe and clean water to drink. Public Safety: Government has a responsibility to protect ports, infrastructure and chemical plants across our country. States like Delaware must receive resources and protection they need, including funding for our first responders and programs that keep us safe. Economy: Hartley-Nagle will work to ensure that your hard-earned tax money is not wasted away, but rather put to work for you. She'll fight for better wages and job security, putting an end to tax giveaways to the rich and companies who move good jobs overseas.
