Trinidad NavarroServing

Trinidad Navarro

Insurance CommissionerDemocrat

DE-Statewide Insurance Commissioner

Hispanic (Navarro is a surname of Spanish origin from the Navarre region)·Delaware Insurance Commissioner (2017-present, 3rd term)

Why This Race Matters

Navarro is the first Latino elected to statewide office in Delaware and won a historic third term in 2024, defeating Republican Ralph Taylor. His continued service makes him the longest-serving Latino statewide officeholder in Delaware history.

Navarro's current term runs through January 2029. He has been a consistent Democratic winner in statewide races, winning in 2016, 2020, and 2024. His focus on consumer protection and healthcare affordability has maintained broad support across the state.

About

Trinidad Navarro is Delaware's 26th Insurance Commissioner, first elected in 2016, re-elected in 2020, and elected to a historic third term in 2024. He made history as the first Latino elected to statewide office in Delaware. A lifelong Delawarean, Navarro served 20 years with the New Castle County Police, where he received the distinguished Medal of Valor, before being elected New Castle County Sheriff in 2010. As Insurance Commissioner, he has championed consumer protection, reduced healthcare premiums by 20%, secured $21.5 million in rebates for consumers, and passed over 100 insurance-related legislative measures.

Family & Heritage

Lifelong Delaware resident. Married to Melissa; they have three children: daughters Kylie and Hannah, and son Jordan. Currently resides in Lewes, Delaware.

Political Career

Before Politics

New Castle County Police officer for 20 years (received Medal of Valor); Licensed insurance agent; New Castle County Sheriff (2011-2017)

Education

A.A. Criminal Justice, Delaware Technical Community College; B.A., Wilmington University

Key Issues & Priorities

*Consumer protection and insurance affordability
*Healthcare premium reduction (reduced rates 20%, returned $21.5M in rebates)
*Insurance fraud prevention (chairs NAIC National Antifraud Taskforce)
*Workers' compensation cost reduction (4 consecutive years of decreases)
*AI and big data regulation in insurance to prevent discrimination
*Pandemic consumer protections (prevented policy cancellations during COVID-19)