Result

Democrat Michelle H. Booker won the Delaware State House District 2 seat in the Nov. 3 general election, succeeding state Rep. Stephanie Bolden (D-DE). ​

Booker ran unopposed in the general election after defeating Bolden in the Democratic primary, keeping the Wilmington-area seat in Democratic hands. Booker defeated Bolden in the Sept. 15 Democratic primary by 943 votes to 876, winning 51.8% to Bolden's 48.2%.

Candidates and platforms

Booker's campaign emphasizes making housing affordable for residents earning local wages. She has argued that housing designated as affordable often remains out of reach for residents who do not meet income qualification requirements.

Booker has also raised concerns about families losing their homes because of rising property taxes and water bills, as well as residents being unable to afford newly constructed housing in their neighborhoods. Her priorities include preventing displacement and expanding rental assistance.

Her platform calls for greater accountability when people entrusted with public safety abuse their authority. Booker also supports addressing gun violence and the fentanyl crisis through community-based intervention, addiction treatment and economic opportunities.

A campaign statement that Delaware Liberal reported in its weekly political roundup for the week ending May 21, 2026, described drugs, violence and sex trafficking as problems affecting District 2.

In a campaign statement reported by Delaware Liberal, Booker identified drugs, violence and sex trafficking as problems affecting District 2. Booker also supports stronger schools, additional school counselors, safer learning environments, youth programs and expanded opportunities for students to pursue trades and careers.

District and chamber

District 2 is a Delaware House district in New Castle County that includes part of Wilmington. Bolden represented the district before Booker defeated her in the Democratic primary and won the general election.

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