Frederica Elects New Town Council Member

Incumbent mayor re-elected, newcomer wins council seat

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The town of Frederica, Delaware held municipal elections on March 7, 2026, re-electing incumbent mayor William 'Chick' Glanden and electing a new town council member, Marie Shaw, who defeated incumbent Virginia Simpler.

Why it matters

Local elections are important for determining the leadership and policies that directly impact a community. Frederica's election results reflect the will of its residents and will shape the town's direction in the coming years.

The details

In the mayoral race, Glanden defeated challenger Christina Johnson by a vote of 56 to 20. In the town council election, newcomer Marie Shaw defeated incumbent Virginia Simpler by a vote of 44 to 36. The election results will be certified on Monday, March 9.

  • The municipal elections in Frederica, Delaware were held on March 7, 2026.
  • The election results will be certified on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

William 'Chick' Glanden

The incumbent mayor of Frederica, Delaware who was re-elected to another term.

Marie Shaw

The newcomer who was elected to the Frederica town council, defeating incumbent Virginia Simpler.

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What’s next

The newly elected town council and re-elected mayor will be sworn in and begin their terms following the certification of the election results on March 9.

The takeaway

Frederica's election results demonstrate the continued trust of residents in the incumbent mayor, while also bringing new leadership to the town council through the election of a newcomer. These results will shape Frederica's future direction and policies.