Velda Jones-Potter | |
|---|---|
| Treasurer of Delaware | |
| In office January 20, 2009 – January 1, 2011 | |
| Governor | Jack Markell |
| Preceded by | Jack Markell |
| Succeeded by | Chip Flowers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1957 or 1958 (age 66–67) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Charles Potter Jr. |
| Education | University of Delaware (BS) Indiana University Bloomington (MBA) |
Velda Jones-Potter (born 1957/1958)[1] is an American businesswoman and politician. She was appointed by Jack Markell to finish out his term as Delaware State Treasurer when he was elected governor in 2008. She lost her bid for election in the 2010 Democratic primary to Chip Flowers. She unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Wilmington in 2020 and 2024.