Colonel John Shulli is a Delaware native and U.S. Army Reserve officer who has dedicated over 28 years to defending American interests abroad and leading soldiers at home. Commissioned in 1997, his military career has spanned the globe from tank ranges in South Korea to high-level diplomatic talks in Geneva. Currently serving as a Faculty Instructor at the U.S. Army War College, Shulli brings military expertise and conservative vision centered on sovereignty, economic strength, and education renaissance. His campaign emphasizes a 'New American Renaissance' vision.
Delaware native, Colonel in U.S. Army Reserve with 28+ years service. Graduated from Dickinson High School and earned Bachelor's degree from Embry Riddle University (1997), Master's degree from University of Oklahoma (2009), and graduated from U.S. Army War College (2021). Extensive military career including leadership roles and strategic planning. Recently retired as Policy Analyst at DoD's Chief Digital and AI Office. Military expertise spans cyber, AI, and strategic technology integration.
Prioritize border security and national security as foundation for prosperity
Emphasizes finishing 'Making America Great Again' and launching American Renaissance with AI dominance. Over 28 years military service with deployments to Germany and Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom as battle staff planner). Views stability and security as non-optional for economic growth.
Voting History: No voting record as non-incumbent; extensive military strategic and operational experience
Delaware should lead AI research and innovation
'Renaissance Engines' proposal leverages Delaware's corporate law advantage and university research to create innovation hubs powered by small modular nuclear reactors. Positions Delaware as 'knowledge factory of 21st century.'
Voting History: Policy proposal; served as Policy Analyst at DoD's Chief Digital and AI Office (retired)
Return to classical education model emphasizing critical thinking over memorization
Critiques modern education system as 'recipe for obsolescence'—teaching kids to 'beat a calculator.' Advocates classical foundation in grammar, logic, rhetoric, great books, deep study of physical world to prepare youth to lead future rather than follow machines.
Voting History: Ran for Red Clay Consolidated School District school board in 2023; no elected experience
Shulli has no federal voting record. Military service includes tank platoon leader and executive officer in South Korea (1997+), post-9/11 deployment to Germany, Operation Iraqi Freedom battle staff planner, and joint assignment at U.S. military leadership institution. Currently Faculty Instructor at U.S. Army War College shaping national defense strategy.
Campaign messaging is visionary and forward-looking, emphasizing long-term structural change rather than short-term political points. Tone is ambitious and confident in scope of proposals. Uses elevated language about 'rebirth of American pride' and 'knowledge factory' reflecting military background and strategic thinking.