Ted Lauzen

Ted Lauzen served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2007 to 2017. Lauzen earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University in 2007, a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School in 2020, and a graduate degree from The Wharton School in 2020. Lauzen's career experience includes working as an investment manager.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

After marrying a wonderful woman from Milford (Sarah), Ted Lauzen flew light attack helicopters in combat for the Marines, earned his MBA from Wharton and his JD from Penn Law, and co-founded an investment management firm called Grey Fox Wealth Advisors. Outside of work, he serves as the Treasurer of the Delaware YMCA (one of the state's largest nonprofit organizations), acts as a board member for the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, and enjoys driving his four young kids (Caroline, Jack, Emily, and William) between sports practices.

As an investment manager and the YMCA Treasurer, Ted helps neighbors across the state protect and invest hard-earned personal and organizational funds ... the exact same job as the State Treasurer. With a lifetime of demonstrated service and investment management experience, he can - from day one - lead practical and impactful financial programs, stand-up to Trump's devastating overreach, and protect state reserves and retirement funds for all Delawareans.

Additional information about Ted Lauzen and his campaign for Delaware State Treasurer can be found on his website, tedlauzen.com.

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?

As a combat veteran, an investment manager, and a father of four, I will work hard to expand access to financial literacy and support programs such as the Stand-by-Me program, the DE 529 plan, the EARNS program, and the ABLE plan. These programs can play an essential role in helping families save for college, prepare for retirement, and strengthen their long-term financial well-being.As an investment manager and small business owner, I am committed to protecting Delaware’s AAA credit rating and strengthening our state’s debt management practices. By maintaining strong fiscal discipline and modernizing our approach, Delaware can continue to borrow efficiently to invest in priorities like building schools, repairing roads, and protecting our environment.As the Treasurer of the Delaware YMCA and a member of the Delaware Prosperity Partnership, I am committed to strengthening investment oversight and transparency. By ensuring public funds are managed responsibly and used appropriately, the Office of the Treasurer can help reduce waste, stabilize reserves, and keep the public informed about how their money is being invested and protected.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Across a lifetime of demonstrated service and hard-earned financial expertise, I am personally passionate about creating opportunities for all Delawareans (regardless of zip code). As a father of four young children, the choices we make today will determine their future opportunities and their ability to support their family, friends, and community.

As State Treasurer, I will prioritize responsible fiscal management to ensure long-term financial stability, safeguard public funds, maintain our strong credit position, and ensure transparency and accountability. I will work hard to support policies that promote economic growth, create good-paying jobs, strengthen the skills of our workforce, and expand economic and social opportunities.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

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Campaign websiteLauzen's campaign website stated the following:IN A PERIOD WHEN DEMOCRACY IS MORE FRAGILE THAN EVER, TED IS COMMITTED TO OUR DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.He will work hard to help Delawareans ...Promote equality and justice for all,Protect individual choice and voting rights,Provide quality schools and affordable housing and healthcare (regardless of zip code), andBuild an economy that works for everyone.As the Treasurer, Ted will implement those core Democratic values by …PROTECTING OUR AAA CREDIT RATING AND UPDATING OUR STATE'S DEBT POLICIES.With its high rating and modernized practices, Delaware can borrow money more efficiently to build schools, repair roads, and protect the environment.Expanding access to financial literacy and support programs ...... like the DE 529, the EARNS program, and the ABLE plan. These programs play an essential role in helping families save for college, invest for retirement, and care for their families.Partnering with our 57 towns and municipalities ...... to implement national best practices from the Democratic State Treasurer's Association. Through scale and coordination, our teamwork can improve performance and reduce the fees we pay to Wall Street.Leading investment oversight and transparency efforts.By ensuring public funds are used appropriately, the Office of the Treasurer can play a critical role in reducing waste, stabilizing reserves, and keeping the public informed.Engaging with the community to thoughtfully serve on the Board of Pardons.With an experienced and empathetic approach, the Board can provide "a second chance" to Delawareans.For our state, our families, and our future, it matters that our Treasurer has the character, competence, and courage to care for our finances and for our neighbors. Ted is ready to lead and ready to make a positive impact … right from the start.— Ted Lauzen's campaign website (September 11, 2026)Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.