On Tuesday, November 25, Matt Bucher announced he had filed to run for the 33rd District State Representative seat currently held by Representative Charles Postles. Bucher is the Vice-President of the Milford School District Board of Education and founder of the Buccaneer Educational Foundation (BEF).
“This morning, with my wife and some close friends by my side, I officially filed as the Republican candidate for 33rd District State Representative,” Bucher said. “I will be running to succeed our beloved Rep. Charles Postles, who is retiring after this term.”
Bucher stated that Postles announced at the 33rd GOP meeting on Monday night that he would retire at the end of his term. Bucher served as a three-term former District Chairof the 33rd District Republican Committee. If elected, he will serve southern Kent County which includes northern Milford, Frederica, Houston, Bowers and Magnolia.
“Charlie and I have fought many battles side-by-side and won a lot of elections together,” Bucher said. “Representative Postles is one of those men we don’t hear enough about these days. He has been ironclad in his support for our values and has served, and will continue to serve, as an example for me of a true public servant and a good and decent man. He cannot be replaced, only succeeded.”
Bucher stated that he will call on his volunteerism and service throughout his life as a representative.
“In the years of volunteerism, service, and plain old-fashioned hard work I’ve done in and for our shared group of small town and rural communities, I’ve always tried to uphold and fight for the values we hold dear,” Bucher said. “The reason I am running is I believe we need representation in the 33rd District from someone who knows how to fight, knows how to win, and believes, as I think most of you do, that we need to speak our values clearly and protect our area’s interests when faced with a state government that doesn’t always seem to have us in mind. I also think, at this point in time, I am that person.”
Bucher plans to meet with constituents over the next weeks and months to discuss where Delaware is headed.
“In the weeks and months to come, we will be having a conversation about where we are headed as a state, what we need to change, and who is most qualified to take your message to Dover,” Bucher said. “I look forward to speaking with you. I’ll be working hard over the next year to earn your vote.”
Delaware’s election primary is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 and the general election will take place Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
