Sturgeon was born in Florida and raised in Delaware.[2][3] Her parents were immigrants from Argentina.[1] She graduated from Brandywine High School and received her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Delaware. She taught in Delaware public schools for over 20 years and served as a leader in the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA),the largest union in Delaware.[3]
Political career
Sturgeon was active in community groups and nonprofit organizations but had never held public office prior to challenging RepublicanincumbentGreg Lavelle,who had been in the General Assembly for 18 years,where he served as Senate Minority Whip.[2] The race between the two was considered a key race to watch in 2018.[4][2] Sturgeon was endorsed by former Vice PresidentJoe Biden.[2]
On November 6,2018,Sturgeon defeated Lavelle by winning 11,251 votes (53%) in the general election.[5][6] Her victory was a major upset and was one of several losses for prominent Republicans in Delaware.[7][8]
On November 8,2022,Sturgeon won reelection to serve a two-year term. She defeated Republican challenger Ted Kittila by winning 10,762 votes (56.6%).[9]
Legislation
As a former teacher,Sturgeon is known for her education policy in the Senate. She sponsored a concurrent resolution establishing Delaware's Public Education Funding Commission [10] and has introduced multiple bills to modernize reading instruction in the state.[11][12]
Electoral History
2018:Sturgeon defeated Republican nominee Gregory F. Lavelle with 11,251 votes (53.13%) in the General Election held on November 6,2018.[13]
2022:Sturgeon defeated Republican nominee Ted Kittila with 10,762 votes (56.58%) in the General Election held on November 8,2022.[14]
2024:Sturgeon ran unopposed in the General Election held on November 5,2024.[15]
↑ "2018 General Election". State of Delaware Department of Elections. November 19, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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