Meet Your Senator

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 Senate Banking Committee. During his tenure at the hospital, he received the Bellwether League Honoree, a nationally recognized award for innovation and excellence in the healthcare supply chain, and was recognized in the Academy Fellowship program.

After 25 years at ChristianaCare, Seigfried transitioned to teaching health policy, finance, and business full-time at Arcadia University’s School of Global Business. 

Elected to the Delaware House of Representatives in 2018, Siegfried served until 2020, where he was vice chair of the Health and Human Development Committee. As a representative, he sponsored and cosponsored legislation to make pharmaceuticals and prescription drugs more affordable, improve the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS), and protected federal workers. He also played a crucial role in establishing the Delaware Health Insurance Individual Market Stabilization Reinsurance Program and Fund, which provided critical reinsurance to health insurance carriers offering individual health plans.

Senator Seigfried also served on the Wilmington Hope Commission, an organization that provides assistance and support to ex-offenders that help them integrate back into their communities. He currently chairs several task forces, including one focused on recommending changes to Delaware’s state charter, and another on operationalizing Cure Violence, a program designed to reduce gun violence in Wilmington. He is also a founding member of RISE Delaware, an organization dedicated to protecting health insurance for state employees and retirees. 

Seigfried is also very involved in his community – working with City Councilman, John Cartier on certifying the Ardens Accessory Dwelling Units, implementing vacant housing ordinances, and serving as the chairman for the Arden Community Planning Committee.

Ray is grateful that the people of Senate District 5 have trusted him to represent them in the Senate, where he will continue to work to improve the quality of life for the people of his district and make a difference in building a healthier, safer, and more affordable future for all.

He lives in Arden with his wife, Maria Beatriz Hennessy.