W. Charles Paradee

William Charles Paradee III (born July 18, 1969) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate representing District 17. He was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2012 to 2018. Paradee earned a BA in English and an MBA from the University of Delaware.

• In 2008, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Pamela Thornburg, but lost the general election by 50 votes. Thornburg retired from the legislature at the end of this term.
• In 2012, Paradee challenged incumbent Republican Lincoln Willis, and won the general election with 5,183 votes (54.3%).
• In 2014, Paradee won the general election with 3,332 votes (57.4%) against Republican nominee Peter Kramer.
• In 2016, Paradee won the general election with 6,777 votes (62%) against Republican nominee Janice Gallagher and Green nominee Ruth James.
• In 2018, Paradee ran for an open seat in the Delaware Senate, and won the general election with 9,343 votes (64.3%) against Republican nominee Justin King.