14th RD Dems support Sen. Russ Huxtable for re-election
The 14th Representative District Democratic Committee has endorsed Sen. Russ Huxtable, D-Lewes, for re-election to the Senate District 6 seat. The committee voted to endorse Huxtable at its March 13 meeting, marking its first endorsement of a Democratic candidate in the 2024 election season.
Originally elected to the Senate in 2022, Huxtable has quickly emerged as a legislative leader, writing and sponsoring critical bills such as the measure to prohibit commercial development in Cape Henlopen State Park. In one of only two races to flip a traditionally Republican seat Democratic, Huxtable came to office representing the coastal-area communities of Milton, Lewes, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach.
He has since sponsored legislation to develop surplus state-owned property for affordable housing, and encourage state agencies and businesses to purchase Delaware-grown foods. He also sits on seven Senate committees, and serves as chair of the Agriculture Committee and vice chair of the Environment, Energy & Transportation and Housing & Land Use committees.
A native Delawarean with a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from the University of Delaware, Huxtable spent two decades working with housing nonprofits prior to becoming a state senator. He developed a reputation as a national leader in affordable housing and community development, serving as a speaker, advisor and advocate for nonprofits and states.
In his personal life, Huxtable is active in the local community, coaching soccer and baseball, cooking meals for shelter residents and volunteering for other service projects. He lives in Lewes with his wife and their two children, both of whom attend public school in the Cape Henlopen School District.
In announcing the 14th RD’s endorsement, committee Chair Jeff Balk said the action will support Huxtable with funding, publicity and grassroots volunteers. “In his brief tenure as our state senator, Russ has already demonstrated that he’s an outstanding public servant who gets things done for our community,” said Balk. “His reputation as a conscientious legislator and Democratic leader is well earned. It will be an honor and a privilege to have Russ as our senator for another term.”
In accepting the endorsement, Huxtable said, “I am honored to have the endorsement of the 14th Representative District Democrats. Without the strong support of what is the strongest Democratic committee in Delaware, I would not have been successful in winning the Senate seat in 2022. Their support is a great foundation for my re-election this year.”
For further information, go to 14thRDDelDems.com.
