State Representative Tim Dukes was first elected in 2012 to represent the citizens of the 40th District in the Delaware House of Representatives. The district includes the municipalities of Laurel, Delmar, and Bethel. In November 2024 at the start of the 153rd General Assembly, Rep. Dukes was elected by his fellow House Republicans as the House Minority Leader.
Rep. Dukes serves on the following House committees: Administration; Rules; Ethics; and Veterans Affairs. During the 150th and 151st General Assemblies, he was among the House leadership having been selected by his Republican Caucus colleagues as the House Minority Whip.
Rep. Dukes’ membership affiliations outside the General Assembly include the following: Epworth Christian School Board Member; Delmarva Christian High School Board Member; Potomac Leadership Council; Laurel Ministerial Association; Good Samaritan Board; Wellness Center Committee; Little League coach; and the leader of over 80 missions trips.
Rep. Dukes serves as the Pastor of Central Worship Center. He and his wife, Dottie, reside in Laurel and have four grown children and seven grandchildren.
Family
Spouse: Dottie
Education
University of Valley Forge
Occupation
Pastor, Central Worship Center
Legislative Service:
House, 2012 - Present
Committees:
- Administration, Member
- Rules, Member
- Ethics, Member
- Veterans Affairs, Member
Legislative Highlights
House Bill 75
From the 153rd General Assembly, this bill amends Title 10 of the Delaware Code to remove the civil statute of limitations for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Delaware, allowing individuals to file claims in Superior Court regardless of when […]
House Bill 24 - House Amendment 1
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act updates the Town of Delmar’s charter to improve voter access and financial flexibility. It lowers the residency requirement for voting in town elections from six months to 30 days and adopts Delaware’s State […]
Senate Bill 204
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act amends Title 22 affirming Delaware municipalities may apply different property tax rates based on reasonable classifications—such as residential or commercial—so long as rates remain uniform within each class. This codifies existing legal precedent […]
Senate Bill 195
From the 153rd General Assembly, this Act updates he Town of Delmar’s Charter to improve election procedures and financial authority. Key changes include extending the candidate filing deadline from 10 to 30 days, increasing the town’s bonding limit from $1 […]
