Ray Seigfried

Senator Raymond Seigfried represents the Fifth Senate District, which spans from Claymont to Talleyville, including parts of Brandywine Hundred and the Ardens. Born and raised in a blue-collar neighborhood in Philadelphia to a union electrician and small business owner, Seigfried developed an appreciation for community service and working families. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Bloomsburg University, becoming the first in his family to attend college. After receiving his undergraduate degree, he pursued his Master’s in Administration and Management from Antioch University. The school’s motto, ‘Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity,’ has been his guiding principle. These life experiences have inspired him to dedicate his life to serving others. After several years of working in hospitals across the state, Seigfried became Senior Vice President of Administration, Clinical, and Material Services at ChristianaCare, Delaware’s largest hospital system. In this role, he gained extensive experience in budgeting and financial management, providing him with a deep understanding of state monetary policy, a key asset in his work on the…