Delaware State House District 3

Current seat holder: Josue O Ortega.

Branden Fletcher-Dominguez

Branden Fletcher-Dominguez (listed on the official ballot as Branden Fletcher-Dominguez) Branden Fletcher-Dominguez qualified with the Delaware Department of Elections for the 2026 general election in District 3.

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“Branden has spent his life as an organizer, fighting for the future we deserve. The fight for housing justice inspired him to run for office, but there's still so much work to do to change Delaware and make it equitable for all.” (Campaign website)
“As the first Gen-Z member of the State House of Representatives, from day one, Branden will fight to end gun violence, win health care for all, transform our racist criminal justice system, and end the climate crisis.” (Campaign website)

Shawn Dottery

Shawn Dottery (listed on the official ballot as Shawn L. Dottery) Shawn Dottery qualified with the Delaware Department of Elections for the 2026 general election in District 3.

Dexter Bland

Independent Party of Delaware

Dexter Bland (listed on the official ballot as Dexter "Dizzy" Bland) is a Independent Party of Delaware candidate for the Delaware House of Representatives in District 3 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Dexter Bland earned a high school diploma from the Howard High School of Technology. His career experience includes working as a businessman.

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“Many times these instances are hidden from public view until after a case is finished. Our children deserve to feel safe period.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“Our children deserve to feel safe period. The youth are facing an epidemic of gun violence and trafficking.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“The youth are facing an epidemic of gun violence and trafficking. I plan to address that through data and legislation that is already on the floor or creating new language that fits what we want for our children.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))