Representative in Congress
Cody McNutt, L, Wilmington 3,074 .96%Lee Murphy, R, Wilmington 138,177 42.97%Lisa Blunt Rochester, D, Wilmington 178,361 …
Democrat Kathleen Jennings will serve a second term as Delaware’s attorney general.
As of 10:30 p.m., with three districts left to report, Ms. Jennings held a six-point lead over Republican …
DOVER — Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester won reelection to Delaware’s lone seat in the U.S. House on Tuesday, defeating Republican challenger Lee Murphy to win a fourth term in Congress.
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Happy Election Day Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day in the First State. Look for intermittent clouds, a high of 60 degrees and a low of 42 degrees.
Following Tuesday’s general election, the state’s newly chosen lawmakers are preparing for their affirmation into Delaware’s General Assembly in January 2023.
The centuries old Return Day tradition took place on Thursday, the first such occasion the post election event was held since 2018. Check out the gallery.
WILMINGTON - While Delaware election day provided mostly comfortable margins for victorious candidates, one involved the thinnest of separations.
With the new additions to Delaware’s General Assembly now clear, the legislature will see little change in the balance of Democratic power.
As many lawmakers left to seek new opportunities or retirement, and some falling short in their primary or general elections, there have been several implications on the makeup of the Senate and House of Representatives.
DOVER - According to the newly-elected Recorder of Deeds, “I’m grateful that the residents of Kent County agreed that experience should become before politics.
DOVER - In less than two months, Norman Barlow will commence his quest to help even more folks.
As the newly elected state representative for the relocated 4th District in Millsboro, Republican Jeff Hilovsky will take a fact-and-focus agenda to Legislative Hall.
“Let’s get to work now. The die has been cast,” Mr. Hilovsky said Wednesday. “It’s time to think about priorities.”
WILMINGTON — Delaware Democrats celebrated a clean sweep of their statewide ticket at the party’s Election Night gathering on Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, Attorney General …
DOVER — Delaware’s political trifecta will remain intact.
SMYRNA – Democratic candidate Kyra Hoffner and her Republican opponent Mark Pugh both share a common respect for longtime Sen. Bruce Ennis, who decided to retire after representing the 14th …
Election Day is here.
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, registered voters can visit their designated polling places to cast ballots in the general election. While Delawareans had until Oct. 15 to register after the nullification of the state’s same-day voter registration law, those who participated in the Sept. 13 primary have been automatically registered for the general election.
National debates surrounding abortion rights, immigration and the economy will be top of mind when voters consider their choice for Delaware’s lone congressional representative.
You have to wonder: In these days of deep political anger, how wise is it to let opposing politicians stand together near a weapon? That’s what Delaware does after every election at Return Day in Georgetown.
This is the story of cockfighting and barbecued chicken, of oxcarts and ox roasts, of political parties and alcohol-fueled parties and of at least one death.
This is the story of Return Day.
Voters throughout the state have continued to utilize early in-person ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.
As of 11 a.m. Tuesday, 17,374 Delawareans had voted early; 5,607 in New Castle County; 2,688 in Kent County; and 9,079 in Sussex County, according to a Delaware Department of Elections spokeswoman.
Question of the Day: Did you vote early?
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Early voting for the 2022 General Election is now underway in the First State. Voters can cast early ballots by …
Whether it’s Democrat Lydia York or Republican Janice Lorrah, both candidates for Delaware’s auditor of accounts have vowed to bring trust and stability back to the office.
We are less than two weeks away from the Nov. 8 general election, and as of Friday, early voting was officially underway in the First State.
Though voters will not be able to utilize recently …
As Sen. Bruce Ennis’ 40-year career in Delaware’s General Assembly comes to a close, residents of his 14th Senate District will soon have new representation for the first time in 15 years.
In the general election Nov. 8, voters will have two options when selecting Sen. Ennis’ successor: Democrat Kyra Hoffner or Republican Mark Pugh.
DOVER — Betty Lou McKenna has been a constant with Kent County Levy Court, holding down the recorder of deeds position for the past 20 years despite several election-cycle …
U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and the state’s Attorney General Kathy Jennings hold leads over their challengers in the upcoming election, according to a new University of Delaware Center for Political Communication poll.
MAGNOLIA—Delaware’s Republican candidates for statewide office met with voters and answered questions at a Delaware Republican Party townhall Tuesday night.
The panel featured U.S. …
There’s a progressing theme in the two contested races for Sussex County Council as the general election looms Nov. 8.
In a word, it’s “development.”
Election Day is fewer than three weeks away as Democrats and Republicans vie for seats in Delaware’s General Assembly.
In Delaware’s Democratic-controlled House of Representatives …
With just weeks to go until votes are cast in the Nov. 8 general election, candidates had until midnight Oct. 9 to submit their campaign finance reports.
Mike Brickner is the executive director of American Civil Liberties Union Delaware.
In the wake of the Delaware Supreme Court’s gut-wrenching decision to declare vote by mail and same-day …
MILTON — Oliver North stands firm that America’s future as a leader of the free world is at a pivotal crossroad.
It’s all about “situational awareness,” says the …
The Delaware Supreme Court has ruled the state’s vote-by-mail and same-day voter registration laws as unconstitutional.
Following oral arguments Thursday, the Supreme Court affirmed the …
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding the state’s vote-by-mail and same-day voter registration laws Thursday.
Following expedited appeals from the …
CAMDEN — Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3238 will be hosting a candidates’ night focused on veterans’ issues Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
MILTON — Candidates for the House of Representatives’ 20th District seat will field questions at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County on Nov. 1.
As the fate of the state’s vote-by-mail and same-day voter registration laws await the Delaware Supreme Court, oral arguments are scheduled to take place this Thursday.
With oral arguments set to conclude Wednesday, the constitutionality of Delaware’s vote-by-mail law is expected to be determined by the Delaware Supreme Court by the end of next week.
Congratulations to Ms. Kerri Evelyn Harris for recently winning the Democratic primary for the 32nd Representative District.
After her win, I went on her website to see what her positions are; a …
DOVER — There’s still time to assist in the voting process on Nov. 8.
The Delaware Department of Elections reported this week that around 400 to 500 election officers (also known as …
Although the candidate filing deadline passed in July, those seeking office had one last chance to enter races before the Nov. 8 general election — as a write-in candidate.
Write-in …
GEORGETOWN — Calls for Sussex County leaders to adopt a code of ethics have surfaced in response to conflict-of-interest concern and allegations during the primary election campaign.
It has been a week since the primaries, and some Delaware elections are over. The winners of some primaries and several other candidates across the state face no opposition in November, despite a few of them...
DOVER — After last week’s primary, Delaware Elections Commissioner Anthony Albence outlined some takeaways Monday, ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.
LEWES — Women’s March Sussex-DE will hold an informational session Oct. 6 with Delaware Department of Elections Commissioner Anthony Albence regarding changes in voting options.
DOVER — On the same day a Delaware Judge ruled to pause litigation on the state’s vote-by-mail law, Delaware’s Board of Elections held their post-primary meeting on Monday
After …
Dan Shortridge of Dover is a former journalist who covered Sussex County government and politics.
The September primary is increasingly becoming the real election in Delaware, to the detriment of …
The primary election campaign for Sussex County Council District 5 was a great teaching tool for the county and the residents. I am thankful to learn that many Sussex Countians dig for answers and …
CAMDEN — With Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Eric Buckson’s victory in the primary election Tuesday, the 16th Senatorial District will have new representation in Legislative Hall for the first time in 28 years.
Tuesday’s primary election witnessed upset victories and neck-and-neck races, as results piled in through the night.
After the Court of Chancery ruled Delaware’s vote-by-mail law unconstitutional on Wednesday, Democratic lawmakers are hopeful for a successful appeal ahead of the Nov. 8 general …
DOVER — A Delaware judge ruled Wednesday that a new vote-by-mail law enacted earlier this year is unconstitutional and that voting by mail cannot be used in upcoming November election.
Vice …
Rep. Bryan Shupe will retain his seat for a third time in the House of Representatives, beating his opponent Patrick Smith with about 69% of the vote in the Republican primary in the 36th …
GEORGETOWN — Soon-to-be Sussex County Register of Wills Gregory Fuller’s Wednesday plans were breakfast with his wife, then collecting campaign signs.
DOVER — In the hours following her loss in the Democratic primary election Tuesday, embattled State Auditor Kathy McGuiness released a statement thanking her backers and applauding victorious challenger Lydia York.
DOVER — Kyra Hoffner won the five-way primary in Senate District 14 in a bid to replace longtime legislator Bruce Ennis.
She will be up against Republican Mark Pugh, of Leipsic, in the …
DOVER — Kent County Levy Court Commissioner Eric Buckson has won the 16th Senate District Republican primary against incumbent Sen. Colin Bonini and former U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kim Petters.
DOVER — Democratic voters rendered their collective decision in resounding fashion Tuesday, choosing Lydia York as their candidate for state auditor in the upcoming general election.
DOVER – Since incumbent Rep. Andria Bennett had already decided not to run for her 32nd House District seat in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election, there is sure to be a new candidate …
Tuesday, eligible Delawareans can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the state primary election. Democrats and Republicans will help determine candidates for the Nov. 8 general …
After months on the campaign trail, Delaware’s primary election is just days away.For Delawareans who wish to vote but are unsure about the logistics of Election Day, the Delaware State News is …
DOVER — In the competitive Republican primary in the 16th Senate District, controversial campaign tactics have escalated an intense race between all three candidates.The race between incumbent …
Common Cause Delaware announced the launch of Election Protection 2022 on Wednesday, an initiative to ensure that every voter in the state can vote safely and smoothly.
The poll monitoring …
GEORGETOWN — A contentious primary race among Republicans in Sussex County Council’s 5th District will be decided Tuesday, with the winner facing Democrat Billy Edwards in November.
GEORGETOWN — Past, present and family ties to Sussex County’s register of wills office surround the three Republicans squaring off for it in the Sept. 13 primary.
For the first time, Delawareans have the opportunity to avoid Election Day delays at the polls and cast their ballots early for the upcoming primary election on Sept. 13.
As of Aug. 31, …
Are you interested in learning more about who is opening up their pocketbooks for your favored political candidate? Or perhaps you’d like to do a little digging into who’s backing their …
DOVER — State Auditor Kathy McGuiness’ bid for a complete acquittal or a new trial in the case against her has been denied.
DOVER — In the upcoming primary election set for Sept. 13 and general election on Nov. 8, Delawareans will have their first chance at utilizing new voting methods.
During the 151st General …
Andrew West is executive editor of the Delaware State News.
So what questions do you have for the candidates? We are inching closer to Delaware’s election days, and interest is building.The …
As this fall’s primary and general election approach, candidates are beginning to receive endorsements in their respective races.
August 31
Early Voting for the Sept. 13 Primary Election: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. at designated early voting sites in each county.
September 1
Deadline: major political party officials to …
DOVER — Candidates for the Sept. 13 primary election had until midnight Aug. 14 to submit their 30-day campaign finance reports.
These statements offer insight on the support each campaign …
DOVER — There’s no favored party when it comes to campaign signs during election season.
The Delaware Department of Transportation will confiscate any of them — Democrat or …
DOVER—The time for Delawareans to cast their ballot is quickly approaching, as the state’s primary election is less than a month away.
On Sept. 13, voters will have the chance to pick …
DOVER — Vote411, a nonpartisan online tool maintained by the League of Women Voters of Delaware, is now available for residents looking for voting and candidate information for the Sept. 13 …
The field is set for the General Election on Nov. 8 in Delaware. See complete list of candidates and read more about the candidates who answered our survey.