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Senator Stephanie L. Hansen


​Legislative Information 
District: 10 (Portions of Newark, Glasgow, Bear, Middletown, and other communities along the western side of Southern New Castle County) 
​Legislative Service: Senate, 2017 to present
Current Senate Committees:
  • Environment & Energy Committee, Chair
  • Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
  • Elections & Government Affairs Committee
  • Health & Social Services Committee
  • Rules & Ethics Committee
  • Senate Legislative Oversight & Sunset Committee
  • Executive Committee
Personal Information 
Education: 
  • Seaford High School Class of 1979
  • University of Delaware, Geology (B.S.) Class of 1983
  • University of New Orleans, Earth Science (M.S.) Class of 1986
  • Widener University School of Law (J.D.) Class of 2000
Current Occupation: 
  • Environmental Attorney, Young Conoway Stargatt & Taylor, LLP
Past Occupation:
  • President, New Castle County Council, 1996-2001
Family: Spouse, David Marturana / Children Patti, Tom & Ginger / Step-Children, Brian and Amy.
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Personal Biography
Sen. Stephanie Hansen represents the 10th Senate District, which includes portions of Newark, Glasgow, Bear, Middletown and other communities along the western side of Southern New Castle County.
 
Hansen grew up downstate following her family’s move from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to be closer to her father’s job at the Seaford DuPont Plant. She graduated from Seaford Senior High School before earning a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Delaware and a master’s degree in earth science from the University of New Orleans. Hansen began her professional career as an environmental scientist, and later a hydrologist, at DNREC.
 
Hansen entered public service as the founder and first president of the Frenchtown Woods Civic Association and then the multi-community Bear Glasgow Council of Civic Organizations. She served as president of New Castle County Council from 1996 to 2001, and, while on council, graduated cum laude from Widener University School of Law.
 
In early 2017, Hansen won a special election to succeed Bethany Hall-Long, who had just been elected lieutenant governor.
 
Sen. Hansen quickly distinguished herself as a prolific legislator best known for her work on Delaware's energy policy, the opioid epidemic and a host of environmental and conservation issues, including the prevention of native species extinction and the promotion of renewable energy. She also formed the 10th Senate District Multicultural Committee to help foster understanding among different cultural communities and the HOA Leaders Forum for homeowner associations.
 
Sen. Hansen currently serves as chair of the Senate Environment & Energy Committee and vice chair of the Transportation Committee. She also serves as a member of the Health & Social Services, Elections & Government Affairs, Rules & Ethics, Executive, and Sunset committees.
 
She practiced environmental and administrative law in Delaware from 2001 to 2020 and served as the chair and vice-chair of the Environmental Section of the Delaware Bar at various points in her career. She recently retired from her law practice to concentrate on her duties as a senator.
 
Sen. Hansen and her husband David live in Middletown. She has five children and stepchildren and five grandchildren. 

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Senator Stephanie L. Hansen
411 Legislative Ave.
Dover, DE 19901

(302) 744-4138
stephanie.hansen@delaware.gov
facebook.com/SenatorStephanieHansen
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 Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus, 2020.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Our Senators >
      • Sarah McBride
      • Darius Brown
      • Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman
      • Laura Sturgeon
      • Kyle Evans Gay
      • Marie Pinkney
      • David P. Sokola, President Pro Tempore
      • Jack Walsh
      • Stephanie L. Hansen
      • Bryan Townsend, Majority Leader
      • Nicole Poore
      • Spiros Mantzavinos
      • Bruce C. Ennis
      • Trey Paradee
    • District Maps
    • Legislative Background
    • Contact the Senate
    • Helpful Links
    • Disclaimer
  • Bill Tracking & Information
  • Senate Committees
    • Agriculture
    • Banking, Business & Insurance
    • Capital Improvement
    • Corrections & Public Safety
    • Education
    • Elections & Government Affairs
    • Environmental, Natural Resources & Energy
    • Executive
    • Finance
    • Health & Social Services
    • Judicial
    • Labor
    • Legislative Council
    • Rules & Ethics
    • Sunset
    • Transportation
    • Veterans Affairs
  • Senate News
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • State of the State of Corrections - 2023