Cecil Benjamin

Cecil R. Benjamin is an American political activist and executive, who served as the Chair of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands.

Cecil Benjamin
Chair of the Virgin Islands Democratic Party
In office August 4, 2018 – August 1, 2020
Preceded by	Donna Christian-Christensen
Succeeded by	Glen J. Smith
In office April 2005 – August 6, 2016
Preceded by	Jimmy O'Bryan
Succeeded by	Donna Christian-Christensen
Personal details
Born	Guyana
Political party	Democratic
Education	Interamerican University of Puerto Rico (BS) University of Pennsylvania Temple University (MEd)

Career

Benjamin was previously a teacher and served as the President of the St. Croix Federation of Teachers and the International and National Vice-president of the American Federation of Teachers.

Benjamin has also served as the commissioner of the Virgin Islands Department of Labor.

In 2016, Benjamin served as a super delegate from the U.S. Virgin Islands at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He supported Hillary Clinton in this position.

Benjamin served as the Chair of the Democratic Party of the Virgin Islands. Benjamin was the U.S. Virgin Island's representative and nominated Joe Biden for the party's nomination. In his video message, Benjamin stated “greetings from the Virgin Islands of the United States, where a young Alexander Hamilton was raised. Vacation home of our nominee, with turquoise waters, white sand beaches and friendly people, we cast our 13 votes for Joseph R. Biden, who will achieve full voting rights in Congress and our right to vote for president.”