2 candidates are tracked for New Castle County Council District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kira Alejandro and Melissa S. Brayman. Candidate information follows official New Castle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
September 15 primary result: Kira Alejandro (68.8 percent) won the Democratic nomination over Kyle R. Grantham (31.2 percent) and advances to the November 3 ballot, per the official results. An open seat: sitting councilwoman Janet Kilpatrick is not running. Brayman on November 3. This race appears only on District 3 ballots.
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Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Kira Alejandro is a barista and founder of the Yorklyn Community Association, per her campaign site. She has pledged not to take developer contributions.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Melissa S. Brayman is director of administration and finance at the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce, per her campaign site. Born in Costa Rica, she is a University of Delaware graduate.
Who is running for New Castle County Council District 3 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for New Castle County Council District 3 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kira Alejandro and Melissa S. Brayman. Candidate information follows official New Castle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the New Castle County Council District 3 election in Delaware?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Delaware are on the Delaware election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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Candidate roster from official New Castle County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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