Wilmington City Council member running for state House representative in 2026

Shané Darby represents North Wilmington and the Triangle Neighborhood. She said is running in the Democratic primary in 2026 for state House representative for District 1, which encompasses much of north Wilmington.

She is getting quite a head start. The primary is almost a year and a half away, so there is not a way for Darby to officially file yet, the state Department of Elections said. The Democratic Party has not set its filing fees for 2026, which takes place on Sep. 15, 2026.

Darby is in her fifth year on the City Council and, during that time, has fought for housing and criminal justice reform. Her most recent legislation is calling for rent stabilization for some homes and apartments in the city. She is also the founder of Black Mothers in Power, a nonprofit organization that offers support and political advocacy for Black mothers in Delaware.