Donna Stone (politician)

Donna Stone
Member of the Delaware House of Representatives
from the 32nd district
In office
1995–2008
Preceded byEdward Bennett
Succeeded byBrad Bennett
Personal details
Born(1944-10-12)October 12, 1944[1]
DiedMarch 5, 2023(2023-03-05) (aged 78)[2]
PartyRepublican[3]
SpouseThomas H. Stone
Children2
EducationNorthwestern University (BA)

Donna Stone (1944–2023) was an American politician who served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1995 to 2008.[1] During her term, she was active in the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), including chairing the Financial Services Committee and becoming its president from 2007-2008.[1] In 2008, Stone lost reelection to Brad Bennett, whose father previously held the seat.[4]

On March 5, 2023, Stone died in her home in Lewes, Delaware, after a battle with cancer.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Donna Dorzback Stone". The News Journal. Delaware Online. March 12, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  2. ^ a b Metzner, Mallory (March 14, 2023). "Delaware Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Memory of Rep. Donna Stone". CoastTV. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  3. ^ "Donna D. Stone". Center for American Women and Politics. Rutgers University. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
  4. ^ Denison, Doug (October 5, 2010). "UPDATED: State Rep. Brad Bennett stopped for drunken driving". Delaware Online. Retrieved August 29, 2025.