Democrat Stell Parker Selby has won the election and will continue to represent District 20 in the Delaware House of Representatives. The incumbent beat Republican Nikki Miller with 8,854 votes, according to unofficial Department of Elections results Tuesday night.
Parker Selby has over 30 years of experience in the Cape Henlopen School District, where she served as a teacher, administrator and school board member. After retiring, she held leadership roles on various boards, including the Beebe Medical Center, Delaware State University and the Delmarva Peninsula Red Cross. She is active in many local organizations, such as the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
Parker Selby was born in Milford and raised in Lewes and Milton, earned a BA in Sociology from Delaware State University and a Master of Education from the University of Delaware. She's also held higher education positions, including Director of Student Teaching at Delaware State University.
Parker Selby’s political career includes candidacies for state office, and she served as a councilwoman and vice mayor of Milton. She declared her candidacy for State Representative in 2022, focusing on healthcare and education. She has received numerous awards for her service, including the YMCA Black Achiever Award and the Dr. Martin Luther King Community Award.
