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Hubert Douglas Delany
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Representative Delany III in 2023
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| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 144th District |
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| Assumed office January 26, 2022 |
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| Preceded by | Caroline Simmons |
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Hubert Douglas Delany III
December 31, 1993 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Henry Beard Delany (great-great-grandfather)
Hubert Thomas Delany (great-grandfather) Sarah Louise Delany (great-grandaunt) Annie Elizabeth Delany (great grandaunt) Samuel R Delany (cousin) |
| Residences | Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 2015 – currently serving |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit | 353d Civil Affairs Command 8th Psychological Operations Group 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) |
| Awards | Army Commendation Medal (5) Army Achievement Medal (4) |
Hubert Douglas Delany (born December 31, 1993) is an American politician. He serves in the Connecticut House of Representatives for the 144th District. This district represents Stamford, Connecticut. Delany is a member of the Democratic Party. He is also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. In the Army, he has worked as a photojournalist, writer, and communications specialist.
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Early Life and Family History
Hubert Douglas Delany III was born on December 31, 1993. His parents are Deborah Delany and Hubert Delany, Sr. II. He was born at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut. Hubert grew up in Stamford and nearby Wilton. As a teenager, he helped start Stamford's first Diversity Festival.
Hubert Delany comes from a family with a rich history. His great-grandfather, Hubert Thomas Delany, was a civil rights pioneer. He was a lawyer and one of the first African-American judges in New York City. Hubert's two great-grandaunts, Sadie and Bessie Delany, wrote a famous book. It was called Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years. This book shared their family's story, going back to the 1700s.
His great-great-grandfather, Henry Beard Delany (1858—1928), was born into slavery. He later became the first African American Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Church (United States). Other notable family members include poet Clarissa Scott Delany and science fiction writer Samuel R. Delany.
Military Service
Delany joined the United States Army in August 2015. He completed his basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. He then trained as a public affairs specialist.
He worked as a public affairs specialist at the 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. This unit was part of the XVIII Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Delany took part in many operations. In 2017, he helped with the U.S. Army's response to Hurricane Harvey. In 2018, he worked with U.S. Army Europe. This was for Operation Atlantic Resolve. His work helped strengthen NATO defense plans in Central Europe and Eastern Europe.
In 2019, Delany was assigned to the 8th Psychological Operations Group. In 2020, he supported the United States response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He also created a program called "Boots to Ballots." This program helped military members vote while away from home.
Since 2021, Delany has been with the 353d Civil Affairs Command. He continues to serve there.
Military Awards
Delany has received several awards for his military service. These include:
- Army Commendation Medal (five times)
- Army Achievement Medal (four times)
- Humanitarian Service Medal (two times)
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Good Conduct Medal (United States)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
Badges and Ribbons
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Parachutist Badge
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Army Commendation Medal
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Army Achievement Medal
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Humanitarian Service Medal
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Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
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The Army Good Conduct Medal
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Global War on Terrorism Medal
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Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon
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Army Service Ribbon
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Journalism Work
Delany gained much experience in journalism by covering military units. He worked both in the U.S. and in other countries. As a military journalist, his work has appeared in many news outlets. These include CNBC, Al Jazeera, Fox News, Newsweek, Reuters, Business Insider, Stars and Stripes, and The Washington Post.
In 2018, Delany was part of Operation Atlantic Resolve overseas. He wrote about new military technology and U.S. and NATO operations. His articles appeared in Business Insider, Reuters, and Newsweek. He once wrote, "The U.S. Army prides itself on being able to respond with no-notice to potential global threats."
In the U.S., Delany has covered disaster relief efforts. He also reported on the military's response to the coronavirus pandemic. His work has been featured in CNBC, Al Jazeera, and The Washington Post.
Connecticut Government Role
Elections and Service
In 2022, Delany ran as a Democrat for the 144th district. This was a special election for the Connecticut House of Representatives. He ran to replace Caroline Simmons, who became mayor of Stamford. Delany won the election against Republican candidate Danny Melchionne.
He serves as a Vice Chair on the House Veterans’ and Military Affairs Committee. Later in 2022, Delany won a full term. He defeated Republican Mitchell Bell. Representative Delany filed to run for reelection in November 2024.
