Brian J. Bushweller is an American politician. He was a Democratic member of the Delaware Senate from 2009 to 2019, representing the 17th district. Bushweller was raised in New York. He received an A.A. in liberal arts from Ulster County Community College, a B.A. in music from Oklahoma City University, an A.M. in education from Stanford University, and an M.A. in management and supervision from Central Michigan University. Bushweller was elected to the 17th District seat in the Delaware Senate in 2008, defeating his Republican opponent, former Dover Mayor James Hutchison.