Deborah Hudson


Deborah D. Hudson, formerly Deborah Hudson Capano, is an American politician. She was a Republican member of the Delaware [House of Representatives] from 1995 to 2019 representing District 12. She earned her BS in human resources from the University of Delaware.

Electoral history

  • In 1994, Hudson won the general election with 4,623 votes against Democratic nominee Christine Whitehead.
  • In 1996, Hudson won the general election with 5,322 votes against Democratic nominee Brenda Smart.
  • In 1998, Hudson was unopposed for the general election, winning 4,772 votes.
  • In 2000, Hudson was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,301 votes.
  • In 2002, Hudson was unopposed for the general election, winning 5,939 votes.
  • In 2004, Hudson won the general election with 6,790 votes against Democratic nominee Harry Gravell.
  • In 2006, Hudson beat Gravell in a rematch, winning the general election with 5,133 votes.
  • In 2008, Hudson was unopposed for the general election, winning 7,428 votes.
  • In 2010, Hudson won the general election with 6,067 votes against Libertarian candidate James Christina.
  • In 2012, Hudson was unopposed for the general election, winning 9,699 votes.
  • In 2014, Hudson won the general election with 5,726 votes against Democratic nominee Jeffry Porter.
  • In 2016, Hudson was unopposed for the general election, winning 9,866 votes.
  • In 2018, Hudson defeated her first primary challenger by winning the Republican primary. She subsequently lost the general election to Krista Griffith in a major upset.