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Representative Stephanie Bolden
District 2
Wilmington
About Stephanie
Stephanie Bolden is a lifelong resident of Wilmington and the longest serving African American woman in elected office in Delaware history. Before entering the political arena, she worked as a public educator and professor for over thirty years. She has centered her career, first as a city councilwoman then as a state representative, around public service, working to improve the lives of children and the elderly. To them, she has been an ally in everything from passing legislation to prevent financial exploitation to establishing Girl Scout Troop #143 for underprivileged girls in East Wilmington.
For Stephanie Bolden, public service comes first.
Priorities & Accomplishments
Healthcare Access
Healthcare is too expensive. We spend more on healthcare than any other country, and it still takes us months just to get a checkup scheduled. Stephanie has championed efforts to make primary care more affordable and to expand and protect access to medicare and medicaid.
Economic Development
Stephanie continues to support initiatives that improve our neighborhoods and general quality of life. In order for Wilmington to thrive, we need the jobs and the homes for the people in the city.
Empowering Education
As an educator of more than 30 years, Stephanie knows the importance of the public education system and the value of a college education. She staunchly supports our public schools and reforms to make sure every child in the 2nd district gets the support they deserve.
Civil Rights and Racial Equity
Since her time on Wilmington City Council, Stephanie has fought to reduce disparities affecting communities of color. This includes economic opportunities, housing development, educational equity, and voting reform.
Supporting Seniors and Children
Protecting the most vulnerable citizens is at the core of public service, and Stephanie has a long record of doing just that. Her service from Wilmington City Council to today has meant putting our youth, elderly, impoverished, and disabled populations first in crafting policy.
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