State
State Senator, 5th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Delaware laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Education
Shay FrisbyDemocratic
- Supports publicly funded child care and pre-K
Brent BurdgeRepublican
No documented position found.
Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DE
No documented position found.
Housing
Shay FrisbyDemocratic
- Supports expanded renter rights and rent stabilization
Brent BurdgeRepublican
No documented position found.
Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DE
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Shay FrisbyDemocratic
- Supports a minimum wage indexed to inflation
Brent BurdgeRepublican
No documented position found.
Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DE
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Shay FrisbyDemocratic
- Opposes data centers in Delaware
Brent BurdgeRepublican
No documented position found.
Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DE
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Shay FrisbyDemocratic
- Proposes a Medicaid public buy-in option
Brent BurdgeRepublican
No documented position found.
Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DE
No documented position found.
Courts & justice
Shay FrisbyDemocratic
- Proposes repealing the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights
Brent BurdgeRepublican
No documented position found.
Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DE
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.