Madinah Wilson-Anton

Madinah Wilson-Anton is a Democratic state representative serving Delaware House District 26, which encompasses Newark and Bear. Born in 1993, she was elected in 2020 at age 26, making her the first practicing Muslim elected to the Delaware General Assembly and the first Muslim elected to statewide office in Delaware's history. She grew up in the 26th district and continues to live there with her spouse, Isaiah.

Wilson-Anton made history during her 2020 campaign by defeating a 22-year incumbent Democrat in a competitive three-way primary by just 43 votes. She is among the youngest legislators ever elected in Delaware history.

Education

Wilson-Anton attended Gauger-Cobbs Middle School and graduated from the Charter School of Wilmington in 2011. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and Asian Studies from the University of Delaware in 2016. She later pursued graduate studies at the University of Delaware's Joseph R. Biden Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, earning a Master of Arts in Urban Affairs and Public Policy in 2022.

She has formally studied Arabic, Chinese, French, and Spanish.

Political Experience

Before her election to the state house, Wilson-Anton worked in the Delaware legislature for three years: two years as a legislative fellow in the state legislature and one year as a legislative aide for the 26th and 27th districts. In these roles, she researched legislation, staffed committee meetings, and assisted constituents with various issues.

Currently, Wilson-Anton serves full-time as State Representative and holds several committee positions: she chairs the Revenue & Finance Committee, serves as Vice-Chair of Technology & Telecommunications, and is a member of the Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce, Housing, and Public Safety & Homeland Security committees.

Among her top legislative priorities are housing advocacy—particularly manufactured housing communities in her district—and property tax reassessment reform to address education funding inequities. She is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Delaware.