Delaware State Senate District 1

Current seat holder: Daniel Cruce.

Dan Cruce

Dan Cruce is the incumbent Democratic member of the Delaware State Senate representing District 1 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Dan Cruce graduated from Western Branch High School in 1989. He earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in 1994 and a law degree from Delaware Law School in 2000.

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“What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? Focusing on Economic Security and Affordability Expanding Educational Opportunity Defending Our Freedoms What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))
“Focusing on Economic Security and Affordability Expanding Educational Opportunity Defending Our Freedoms What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?” (Ballotpedia (secondary source))

Hildi Bachtle

Hildi Bachtle (listed on the official ballot as Hildi Bachtle) is a Republican candidate for the Delaware State Senate in District 1 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Hildi Bachtle qualified with the Delaware Department of Elections for the 2026 general election in District 1.

Steve Washington

Independent Party of Delaware

Steve Washington (listed on the official ballot as Steven Washington) is a Independent Party of Delaware candidate for the Delaware State Senate in District 1 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Steve Washington qualified with the Delaware Department of Elections for the 2026 general election in District 1.

“On behalf of our colleagues in the Senate and House Majority Caucuses, we want to extend our most sincere gratitude to State Treasurer Colleen Davis for her years of dedicated service to the people of Delaware.” (Delaware Senate Democrats)