Biography
Harry Gold is the Democratic candidate for Delaware State Senate District 20 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Republican incumbent Gerald Hocker.[1][2] A retired educator and corporate training leader who lives in Bethany Beach, he is secretary of the Sussex County Democratic Committee.[3]
Harry Gold earned a high school diploma from Pennsbury High School, a bachelor's degree from Temple University in 1973 and a graduate degree from Fairfield University in 1976.[2] In a Ballotpedia survey, Gold said he began as a special education teacher, led the opening of a school for drug and alcohol counselors, and moved into corporate training, finishing as Leader of Organizational Learning for more than 20,000 employees.[3] He said he serves on the Phase Affairs Council of Sea Colony, as secretary of the Sussex County Democratic Committee, and as president of the Shore Democrats.[3]
Gold listed his campaign priorities as requiring new development to pay for the infrastructure it requires, protecting water and the coast, including removing lead and PFAS from drinking water, and a stronger democracy that offers voters a real choice.[3]
- 1.Delaware State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Harry Gold - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Harry Gold - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Delaware Senate District 20
Harry Gold is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware Senate District 20 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
