REP. DONNA STONE: NO RUN FOR INSURANCE OFFICE

Posted: Feb. 6, 2004

State Rep. Donna Stone, a Dover Republican, today put an end to speculation that she may run for the post of insurance commissioner in this fall’s general election.

 “I’m flattered by the confidence that so many people have in my abilities and by the encouragement I’ve received to run for commissioner,” Rep. Stone said. “But I think I can be of the most service by remaining in the State House and helping my constituents in Dover and Kent County.”

Rep. Stone’s potential candidacy for the position had been a topic of conjecture ever since Republican Insurance Commissioner Donna Lee Williams announced nearly a month ago that she would not seek a fourth four-year term.

“Within hours of Donna Lee’s announcement I started getting phone calls, either gauging my interest or urging me to run,” Rep. Stone said.  “I gave it some serious thought.”

Rep. Stone is the chair of the House Economic Development, Banking and Insurance Committee. In the fall she was appointed the chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures’ Financial Services Committee, which is charged with representing states’ interests to Congress as they shape federal policy on banking, insurance and securities issues.        

Rep. Stone said she wanted to make her intentions clear prior to the annual Lincoln Day Dinner, one of the biggest events of the year for Kent County Republicans. The dinner is being held Saturday night.

“I wanted to let the party know about my decision as quickly as possible so they could speak with other potential candidates at the dinner. I’m confident they’ll be able to find a strong candidate for this post and I plan to do whatever I can to help that person in the insurance commissioner’s race,” Rep. Stone said.

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