DOVER — State Auditor Kathy McGuiness, a Delaware native, announced Thursday that she has filed to run for reelection.

“I know my mission,” Ms. McGuiness said in a news release. “When I first ran for State Auditor I pledged a new chapter for your independent Auditor’s Office to make sure Delaware taxpayers get a fair deal.”

Elected in 2018 as the first female state auditor in Delaware history, the release stated that Ms. McGuiness has “worked tirelessly during her first term to improve transparency in the First State.”

She pointed to several projects she’s launched, including the Gray Fox Initiative, which tracks over $1.55 billion in COVID-19 relief; and the annual risk-assessment survey, which encourages state employees to report instances of fraud, waste and abuse, and which identified nearly a billion dollars in government inefficiency and potential revenue for Delaware.

“I am proud of the work our office achieved during my first term, but with billions of dollars allocated for COVID relief, and an ever-increasing state budget, now more than ever there is work to do,” she said.

“Since announcing in September (that I would seek reelection), the feedback is loud and clear. Delawareans up and down the state strongly encourage me to run for reelection and continue fighting on their behalf. Oh, and we’re just getting started.”

Ms. McGuiness, a Democrat, filed for office Tuesday. Her Republican opponent, Janice Lorrah, filed April 14.

The election will be held Nov. 8, and more information is available here.

Ms. McGuiness’ first term has not been without controversy. In October 2021, she was indicted on felony theft and act-of-intimidation charges, along with misdemeanor charges of conflict of interest, in violation of the state officials’ code of conduct; noncompliance with procurement law by structuring state payments; and official misconduct.

She pleaded not guilty to all charges. Earlier this week, Ms. McGuiness declined comment on the case, other than to say, “I’m innocent.”

Jury selection for her trial is scheduled May 26, with a trial start date of May 31.