I’m Mike Simpler a lifelong Coastal Sussex County resident, small-business owner, community volunteer, and Republican candidate for Delaware State Representative in the 14th District.

I grew up in Rehoboth Beach and now live in Dewey with my wife Kim, our five children, and pup Isla. I am a graduate of Cape Henlopen High School, and have spent more than 40 years serving with the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, where I currently serve as President.

As a small-business owner, I understand what it takes to make payroll, manage rising costs, and keep a business moving forward. I know the challenges local employers face because I have faced them myself, and I will work to make Coastal Sussex a place where small businesses can grow, create jobs, and continue serving our community.

Throughout my life, I have worked to strengthen our community through the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, the Rehoboth Beach Sportsplex, Special Olympics Delaware, and my work in information technology at Beebe Healthcare. These experiences have taught me the value of dependable leadership, fiscal responsibility, and bringing people together to solve problems.

I’m running to give the Lewes, Rehoboth Beach, and Dewey Beach communities a strong, accessible voice in Dover. I believe in common-sense leadership that respects taxpayers, supports first responders and small businesses, manages growth responsibly, improves infrastructure, and protects the character of the coastal community we call home.