LEWES, Del. — Alonna Berry won the Delaware House District 20 seat in a special election held August 5, 2025, narrowly defeating Republican Nikki Miller by 4,653 votes to 4,532. The 121-vote margin reflects a competitive race in this key Sussex County district. District 20 which includes Lewes, Milton, Nassau, and parts of Georgetown and Harbeson. The seat was left open after Representative Stell Parker Selby resigned earlier this year due to health issues. Berry, executive director of a local justice nonprofit and founder of a public charter school, campaigned on improving education, affordable housing, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform. Miller, who ran for the seat in 2024, emphasized her experience and commitment to representing district residents. Voter turnout was the highest ever recorded in a Delaware special election, highlighting the district’s importance. Berry will serve the remainder of the term through November 2026. Official certification of the results is expected soon. This closely fought election highlights the divided political landscape in District 20 and sets up a key battleground for upcoming state races.
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