Eric Morrison

Eric Morrison is an American politician serving as a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 27th district. He assumed office in November 2020. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in history from the University of Delaware in 1996.

Career After graduating from college, Morrison worked as a teacher. He later became a human resources director. During the primary process, Jaques had attacked Morrison for performing in drag at a campaign fundraiser and said that Morrison being gay was "so far off-base for our district, it’s unbelievable." Jaques was forced to apologize to Morrison after his comments were criticized by Democratic leadership. Morrison was listed among a "slate of insurgents" aligned with the progressive wing of the Democratic Party challenging moderate incumbents in Delaware.

Personal life Morrison is the first openly gay man elected to serve in Delaware General Assembly, after Senator Karen E. Peterson came out in 2013 while in office.