Krista Griffith is the State Representative for the 12th District, which includes neighborhoods in Wilmington, North Wilmington, Centerville, Greenville, and Hockessin. She is a parent, attorney, and advocate who has dedicated her career to protecting Delaware residents and improving the lives of people of all ages. 

As a mother raising two boys Krista fights for Delaware families with Experience, Empathy, and Results

After working her way through law school at night while working as a reporter during the day, Krista was hired as a Deputy Attorney General in the Delaware Department of Justice. Over the next decade, she was a leader in combating domestic violence, child abuse, and the exploitation of seniors. She successfully prosecuted one of the first cases of cyberstalking in Delaware.

Krista lives in the Fairfax neighborhood with her husband, Ted, and their boys, Sam & Nate, and black lab, Arthur. She loves spending time with family and friends, building Lego, reading, and adding to her shoe collection. She decided to run for office to be of service to her neighbors bringing her unique background of reporter, lawyer, and advocate to the 12th District.

Krista delivers real progress — and knows there is work still to be done

Elected to the General Assembly in 2018, Krista brought a focus on protecting the vulnerable and preventing abuse. She championed laws to stop sexual violence and AI generated deepfake child pornography. Her work culminated in the passage of landmark legislation to create the Family Justice Center, a first-in-the-nation statewide system to support abuse victims.

Krista knows first-hand the healthcare challenges confronting Delawareans. Her son, Nate, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, a rare cancer, just after his first birthday. This experience deepened her commitment to healthcare for all Delaware families and led her to fight for better funding, reduce the red tape, and ensure access to specialists.

Consistently, Krista has been at the forefront of defending a vital source of state revenue: Delaware’s incorporation franchise. Her leadership protected hundreds of millions of dollars for the state at a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty and a rising affordability crisis. She’s also championed small businesses in her district as well as new industries, like our growing biomedical sector.

A leader who listens and collaborates -- Krista delivers for the 12th District

Krista recognizes both the opportunities and threats presented by emerging technologies. She was the prime sponsor of the Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act, which allows consumers to stop the sale of their personal information. She created the Delaware Artificial Intelligence Commission to make government operations more efficient while also establishing guardrails to ensure AI isn’t creating bias, discrimination, or causing other harm. 

Currently, Krista chairs the House Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Joint Finance Committee, the official budget writing committee of the General Assembly. She also serves on the House Economic Development Committee, Technology Committee, Natural Resources Committee and Revenue & Finance Committee.