Delaware Special Election Democrats
Dan Cruce
Democratic Nominee for Delaware's 1st Senate District
Dan is an experienced senior executive with demonstrated success in the public policy and education fields. His honed skills with public/private partnerships, nonprofits, grassroots organizing, government, communications and operations drive his work and leadership. He is committed to public service; community impact and systems change as the United Way of Delaware’s Chief Operating Officer.
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Before joining the United Way of Delaware, Dan worked across the country with the national public policy non-profit, Hope Street Group, as its Education Vice President. Prior to that role, he was Deputy Secretary/Chief of Staff at the Delaware Department of Education. Dan has also clerked for the Honorable Kent A. Jordan, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and also worked with Judge Jordan as Associate General Counsel for Corporation Service Company.
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Dan is committed to fighting for the values that unite all Delawareans.

