Dan Cruce
Dan Cruce (Democratic Party) is a member of the Delaware State Senate, representing District 1. He assumed office on February 16, 2025. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.
Cruce (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Delaware State Senate to represent District 1. He won in the special general election on February 15, 2025.
Biography
Dan Cruce graduated from Western Branch High School in 1989. He earned a bachelor's degree from James Madison University in 1994 and a law degree from Delaware Law School in 2000. His career experience includes serving as the chief operating officer at United Way of Delaware.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Delaware state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Delaware State Senate District 1
Dan Cruce defeated Steve Washington and Riley Figliola in the special general election for Delaware State Senate District 1 on February 15, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Dan Cruce (D) | 76.9 | 3,654 |
| Steve Washington (R) | 20.8 | 990 | ||
| Riley Figliola (Nonpartisan) | 1.9 | 88 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 4,749 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
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Candidate Delaware State Senate District 1 |
Officeholder Delaware State Senate District 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Sarah McBride (D) |
Delaware State Senate District 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
