Eric Buckson
4th District Representative for Kent County, Delaware
Eric L. Buckson is an American politician and former public school teacher who has represented the 16th District in the Delaware Senate since 2022. Buckson was a commissioner on the Kent County Levy Court from 2006 until 2022.
Early life
Buckson is a lifelong resident of Kent County. He graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in 1983 and the University of Delaware in 1988 with a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education. In 1990, Buckson earned a master's degree in sport management.
After college, Buckson was hired as a physical education instructor and wrestling coach at Polytech High School. He retired from teaching in 2022.
Career in politics
Buckson served on the Kent County Levy Court from 2006 until 2022. He ran for election to the Delaware Senate in 2022, defeating long-time incumbent Colin Bonini in a three-way Republican primary. He was uncontested in the general election.
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