New contender joins race for Delaware House seat.

A New Contender Enters ​the Race for Delaware’s ⁣House Seat

A third Democratic candidate has thrown their hat into the ring for Delaware’s ⁢sole House seat, setting the stage for an exciting and competitive primary election. Eugene Young, a rising star in Delaware⁢ politics, officially launched his bid⁣ on Monday,⁤ joining two other candidates who ⁤have already announced their campaigns: state Sen. Sarah McBride and state Treasurer Colleen Davis.

“We need to build a bridge to bring​ people and ⁢resources together.⁤ Neighbors who aren’t afraid to stand up and fight ⁤for each ⁣other,” ​Young ⁢wrote‌ in a statement. “And that’s why I’m running.”

Rep. Lisa​ Blunt‌ Rochester (D-DE) had previously announced that she ​would not seek reelection in the House, instead⁢ aiming to replace Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), who is retiring after holding the seat since 2001. Rochester’s decision opens up⁢ Delaware’s at-large House ‌seat for the first time since her‌ historic election in 2016 as the‍ first woman and​ first black House member ‍to represent the state.

Young had hinted earlier ​this summer about his interest in ⁤running for Congress. If elected, he would make history as​ the first black⁢ man ⁤to represent ​Delaware in Congress.

Young’s impressive ⁢track record in Delaware politics ​has ‌solidified his status as a rising star in ​the state. Earlier this year, he was ⁣nominated by ⁢Gov. John Carney to serve as the director of the state Housing Authority. In this role,‍ Young has successfully increased​ the state’s ⁤investment in affordable housing from $10 million to an impressive $122 million.

“I am making⁤ good on my promise to keep fighting for us,” Young⁤ declared. “Our fight starts here with each​ and every one of you.”

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