Marie Pinkney
Profile
Marie Pinkney is an American politician and social worker serving as a member of the Delaware Senate for the 13th District. A political newcomer, she made history in 2020 by defeating a long-term incumbent in the Democratic primary and becoming the first openly queer woman elected to the Delaware state legislature. Pinkney, who holds a background in trauma social work and case management, focuses her legislative efforts on expanding healthcare access, capping medical equipment costs, and strengthening hate crime statutes.
Details
- Birth place
- New Castle, Delaware, United States
- Education
- Howard High School of Technology, Delaware State University
- Career
- Trauma social worker, case manager at Christiana Hospital
