Madinah Wilson-Anton

Madinah Wilson-Anton (born 1993) is an American politician serving in the Delaware House of Representatives for district 26 as a Democrat. She is the first practicing Muslim elected to the Delaware General Assembly. She defeated incumbent John Viola in the Democratic primary and later won the general election for the seat in 2020.

Early life and education Wilson-Anton grew up in Newark, Delaware; she graduated from the Charter School of Wilmington before continuing on to the University of Delaware. In March 2017, CBSN quoted Wilson-Anton when the Biden Institute was founded at the University of Delaware.

Career Wilson-Anton worked as a legislative aide for two members of Delaware legislature, Earl Jaques of the 27th district, and John Viola of the 26th district. When Wilson-Anton announced she was competing for the Democratic nomination reporters noted that, if elected, she would be the first practicing Muslim to serve in the Delaware legislature. Because the district is solidly-Democratic, Wilson-Anton won the November general election with minimal opposition and became the first practicing Muslim elected to Delaware's state legislature.

Christian Century noted that four other states elected their first Muslim legislators, in 2020.

Along with State Senator Sarah McBride, Wilson-Anton called on fellow State Representative Gerald Brady to resign after he made racist comments toward Asian-Americans in a leaked email.

Wilson-Anton has called for a permanent cease-fire in the Gaza war. On December 11, 2023, she interrupted a speech by Vice President Kamala Harris, unfurling a sign reading “ceasefire” and shouting, "Did you know in Bethlehem, baby Jesus is under rubble? Why won’t you call for a cease-fire?" She has called President Joe Biden a "war criminal."

Wilson-Anton criticized speaker Melissa Minor-Brown's handling of the longterm absence of Stell Parker Selby, who suffered a major stroke and missed the entire legislative session in June 2025, alleging House Democrats were trying to cover up her health condition and delay a special election. She also called on Parker Selby to resign her seat.

Personal life Wilson-Anton was diagnosed with vitiligo at nineteen years old.

Kill Tony Appearance Wilson-Anton appeared on the comedy podcast Kill Tony, completing a 60 second stand-up set in Austin, TX. In the interview portion of the show, Wilson discussed vitiligo and her politics.

Electoral history

2020