5th Ward

Wilmington’s Fifth Ward Councilmanic District

5th Ward written out in light red on a dark red background


The following information is specifically for those who live in Wilmington's 5th Ward District

A map outlining the boundaries of the 5th Ward

Members of the Delaware Legislature

Sarah McBride

State Senate (1st Senate)
Up for Election 2026

The State Senate is the upper house to the state Legislature.  The 21 State Senators serve staggered terms, half of the Senate is up for election every four years as a result every two years half the Senate districts are on the ballot.

EDs 13-04 is in the 1st Senate

 

S. Elizabeth Lockman

State Senate (3rd Senate)
Up for Election 2022

The State Senate is the upper house to the state Legislature.  The 21 State Senators serve staggered terms, half of the Senate is up for election every four years as a result every two years half the Senate districts are on the ballot.

EDs 01-03, 04-03, 06-03, 09-04 are in the 3rd Senate

 

Sherry Dorsey Walker

State Representative (3rd Dist.)
Up for Election 2022

There are 27 state representatives. State Representatives form the lower house of the Legislature. State Representatives serve two-year terms, so they are up for election every cycle.

Gerald L.
Brady

State Representative (4th Dist.)
Up for Election 2022

There are 27 state representatives. State Representatives form the lower house of the Legislature. State Representatives serve two-year terms, so they are up for election every cycle.

New Castle County Officials

Penrose
Hollins

County Council (4th Dist. New Castle)
Up for Election 2022

The County Council consists of 12 council members plus the Council President.  County council members from Districts 1 – 6 are up for election in 2022.  County Council members from districts 7 – 12 are up for election in 2020. Terms are four years in length.

EDs 09-04, 13-04 are in the 4th County District

Jea P.
Street

County Council (10th Dist. New Castle)
Up for Election 2022

The County Council consists of 12 council members plus the Council President.  County council members from Districts 1 – 6 are up for election in 2022.  County Council members from districts 7 – 12 are up for election in 2020. Terms are four years in length.

EDs  01-03, 04-03, 06-03 are in the 10th County District

City of Wilmington Officials

Mike Purzycki

Mayor  (Wilmington)
Up for Election 2024

The Mayor is the chief executive for the city. The heads of all city departments report to the mayor.  The mayor serves a four term

DaWayne Sims

Treasurer (Wilmington)
Up for Election 2024

The Treasurer heads an independent office comprised of an Administrative and a Pension division and is responsible for the City’s banking and cash system.  The term of office is four years  

Ernest "Trippi"
Congo II

City Council President (Wilmington)
Up for Election 2024

The Council President is the head of the legislative branch for the City.  The President presides over council meetings and is a full voting member of the council.  The President is elected to a two year term.

Maria D. Cabrera

City Council
(At Large)
Up for Election 2024

The Wilmington City Council makes legislative decisions for the city as a whole. At large members are elected on a City wide basis.  These elected positions are for four-year terms

Rysheema Dixon

City Council
(At Large)
Up for Election 2024

The Wilmington City Council makes legislative decisions for the city as a whole. At large members are elected on a City wide basis.  These elected positions are for four-year term

James Spadola

City Council
(At Large)
Up for Election 2024

The Wilmington City Council makes legislative decisions for the city as a whole. At large members are elected on a City wide basis.  These elected positions are for four-year term

Loretta
Walsh

City Council
(At Large)
Up for Election 2024

The Wilmington City Council makes legislative decisions for the city as a whole. At large members are elected on a City wide basis.  These elected positions are for four-year terms

Bregetta A. Fields

City Council
(5th Ward)
Up for Election 2024

The Wilmington City Council makes legislative decisions for the city as a whole. These elected positions are for four-year terms

Democratic Party Committee Members

ChairKerry Kristine McElrone (302) 932-2667
Vice ChairG. Jerry Velazquez
SecretarySarah Grace
 
 
 
Democratic Committee Officers 
  
The Democratic Committee Officers are members of the Democratic Committee and are elected by the Committee members. The Democratic Committee for each ward is elected by Democrats in the spring following the presidential election. The primary jobs of the committee are    
         Get Out The Vote
          Elect Democrats
 
ED 01-03: Miguel Almonte, Joseph E. Trainor
ED 04-03: G. Jerry Velazquez, Terry Masters
ED 06-03: Lourdes Rivera, Cindy Gibbs
ED 09-04: Kerry Kristine McElrone, Sarah Grace
ED 13-04: Lauren Vella, Christian Willauer
Associate Members: Regina Lafferty, Samuel Barry
 
Democratic Committee Members 
  
The Democratic Committee is comprised of two members from each Election District (ED).  There is a provision for Associate members who are appointed, not elected. Associate members have limited voting privileges and are members of the community would want to contribute. This is a GREAT way to be involved!  Democrats in each ED elect the two members to the Committee.  The election is held in the spring following the presidential election. The primary jobs of the committee are    
         Get Out The Vote
          Elect Democrats