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Nnamdi Chukwuocha

DemocraticIncumbent

Social worker

Nnamdi Chukwuocha is a Democratic candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 1 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Nnamdi Chukwuocha served in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1993. He graduated from Delcastle Technical High School. He received a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in social work from Delaware State University in 1998. Chukwuocha's career experience includes being a social worker. He previously served on the Wilmington City Council as President Pro Tempore and Chair of the Education, Youth and Families Committee. He was appointed the State of Delaware's 17th Poets Laureate as part of the spoken-word duo Twin Poets.[1][2]

Graduate:
Delaware State University, 1998
High school:
Delcastle Technical High School

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a US Army veteran, A licensed master social worker with over 35 years of direct and administrative experience within a nonprofit sector. I am a artist Poet and current Poet laureate, for the state of Delaware

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Real leadership real results. I have worked with and for my community and fought hard in Dover to bring resources and investment to our district.Educational equity. Our public schools are some of the most lowest performing in our state. I am leading the battle to help improve our schools.I have proven myself to be a very effective legislator, passing many significant bills that impact the quality of life for residentsbthroughout our state. I have worked across the aisle and have had an impact in the general assembly.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education, healthcare, Veterans seniors. Corrections and housing

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

I’ve been endorsed by the Delaware state Education Association, Mom demand action, Delaware coalition against gun violence, Stonewall Delaware

Former State Senator Margaret Rose Henry

New Castle County President Marcus Henry

New Castle County Councilman Penrose Hollins

New Castle County Councilman

Jea P. Street

Wilmington Mayor John Carney

Wilmington City Council members

Maria Cabrera, James Spadola, Nathan Field, Zanthia Oliver

Former State Rep. Rourke Moore

Former Mayor Dennis Williams

Former City Council Presidents Hanifa Shabazz and Norman Griffiths

Former New Castle County Councilman Ken Woods

Gov. Matt Meyer

Nnamdi Chukwuocha did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

Nnamdi Chukwuocha did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Nnamdi Chukwuocha did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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