Delaware State Senate District 5

Current seat holder: Ray Seigfried.

Shay Frisby

Shay Frisby (listed on the official ballot as Shay Frisby) is a Democratic candidate for the Delaware State Senate in District 5 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Shay Frisby earned an associate degree from Delaware Technical Community College in 1997, a bachelor's degree from Wesley College in 2009, and a graduate degree from Wilmington University in 2015.

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“I’m passionate about policies that directly affect families and the quality of life in our communities.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“I’m passionate about policies that directly affect families and the quality of life in our communities. Affordable housing, Child Care, healthcare access, economic opportunity, education, environmental justice, and responsible development.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“I look up to the women who came before me, especially my mother and the women who taught me the value of strength, faith, perseverance and service.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))

Brent Burdge

Brent Burdge (listed on the official ballot as Brent Burdge) is a Republican candidate for the Delaware State Senate in District 5 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Brent Burdge was born in Wichita, Kansas . He earned a high school diploma from Goddard High School, and a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University in 1979.

“I believe the role of our General Assembly members should be to be visible, accessible and transparent in their legislative actions. We are here to serve and represent the needs and interests of our constituents, not to implement some broader political agenda.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“We are here to serve and represent the needs and interests of our constituents, not to implement some broader political agenda.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))
“We are here to serve and represent the needs and interests of our constituents, not to implement some broader political agenda. We are here to do things FOR people, not do things TO people.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (secondary source))

Carolyn Frank

Independent Party of Delaware

Carolyn Frank (listed on the official ballot as Carolyn Frank) is a Independent Party of Delaware candidate for the Delaware State Senate in District 5 (New Castle County) on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. Carolyn Frank qualified with the Delaware Department of Elections for the 2026 general election in District 5.

“As a career law enforcement officer, I recognize the important role our justice system plays in holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring they repay their debts to society.” (Delaware Senate Democrats)