Frederica, DE Mayor Secured Re-Election
In Frederica, Delaware, Mayor William “Chick” Glanden secured re-election on March 7th. Voters also elected a new town councilmember, ensuring continuity in leadership for the town.
William "Chick" Glanden secured re-election as Frederica's mayor on March 7th, defeating Christina Johnson with 56 votes to her 20. Glanden has served as mayor for over 20 years. Marie Shaw won the town council seat, defeating incumbent Virginia Simpler by a vote of 44 to 36. Shaw's victory brings a new face to the Frederica Town Council. Frederica, Delaware, is a town in Kent County with a population of approximately 1,151 in 2026. The town's population has been steadily growing, with a 5.6% increase since the 2020 census. Frederica is more racially diverse than Delaware overall. As of 2024, the population was 45.7% White, 23.6% Black, and 22.9% Multiracial. The median household income in Frederica is $80,924. The town's poverty rate is 6.5%. Frederica is part of the Dover metropolitan area. The town is home to ILC Dover, a company that manufactured spacesuits for Apollo and Skylab astronauts. Municipal elections in Frederica are held annually to elect a mayor and town council members. Terms for both positions last two years.
