7th Ward

Wilmington’s Seventh Ward Councilmanic District

7th Ward written out in white and black on a dark gray background


The following information is specifically for those who live in Wilmington's 7th Ward District

A map outlining the boundaries of the 7th Ward

Members of the Delaware Legislature

Sarah McBride

State Senate
(1st 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 10-04, 14-04 are 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 02-03, 03-03, 09-03, 04-16 are in the 3rd Senate

 

Laura Sturgeon

State Senate
(4th 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 12-13 is in the 4th Senate

 

Sherry Dorsey Walker

State Representative (3rd District)
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 District)
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.

Krista Griffith

State Representative (12th District)
Up for Election 2024

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

Janet
Kilpatrick

County Council (3rd 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.

ED  12-13 is in the 3rd County District

 

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 04-10, 16-04 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.

ED  02-03, 03-03, 09-03, 10-03, 14-04 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

Christopher Johnson

City Council
(7th 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

ChairJim Miller  (302) 377-1177
Vice Chair – Kevin Kelley, Jr.
Secretary – Michelle Veale
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
Members:
Jim Miller, Kevin Kelley, Jr.
Michelle Veale, Dutch Hopkins
Vinnie Veale, Read Scott
Jeff Meadows, James Dahlke
ED 02-03:
ED 03-03:
ED 09-03:
ED 10-03:
ED 10-04:
ED 14-04:
ED 16-04:
ED 13-12:
Associate Members: Chris Johnson, Jared Kaufman, Beth Peterson

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