Tyeisha Grier

Tyeisha Grier, also known as Tye, is the Democratic candidate for Delaware House of Representatives District 28 in the November 3, 2026 general election, after advancing from the September 15, 2026 Democratic primary.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a U.S. Army veteran and former combat medic and the president of the Central Delaware NAACP.[2]

In a Ballotpedia survey, Grier said she built her career outside politics as an organizer and trainer, and that she became involved in civic work after COVID-19.[2] She said she is a U.S. Army veteran and former combat medic, served as Director of Partnerships at Network Delaware, is president of the Central Delaware NAACP and was appointed to the Governor's Educational Equity Council.[2] Grier said her organizing helped win paid family leave, a higher minimum wage and the Climate Change Solutions Act, and that she bought a house in the district.[2]

Grier said investing in Kent County comes first, including a community development hub in Dover, affordable and workforce housing, and apprenticeships.[2] She also said she would fight to fully fund public schools, universal pre-K and free school meals, and to tie wages to the cost of living.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.