During the 2022 Election cycle, Delaware Public Media is committed to providing in-depth coverage of the races that will shape the First State's political landscape in years to come, focusing on the candidates and where they stand on the issues
and the changes to voting in Delaware this year.
Delaware Public Media's Election Coverage is supported in part by a grant from Delaware Humanities, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities and NEH’s special initiative “A More Perfect Union,” designed to demonstrate and enhance the critical role the humanities play in our nation and support projects that help Americans commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The “A More Perfect Union” initiative supports projects that explore, reflect on, and tell the stories of our quest for a more just, inclusive, and sustainable society throughout our history.
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As part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch,” in both the September Primary and November General Elections.
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Delaware Public MediaAs part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” in November’s general election.State Rep. Stephen Smyk is vacating his seat in the 20th House District in Sussex County to run for the State Senate, and now an educator born and raised in the district – Stell Parker Selby – and a military veteran – Dallas Wingate – vie to take Smyk’s place in the House.Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki breaks down the race this week. -
Delaware Public MediaAs part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” in November’s general election.Republican State Senator Ernie Lopez is retiring in the 6th Senate District and three candidates – including a current State Representative – are vying to replace him.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry breaks down this race to represent Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Milton, and nearby communities in the state Senate.
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As part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch,” starting with races in the upcoming September primary.This week, we head to New Castle County – specifically in one North Wilmington House district where Democrats have a choice this year: go with an incumbent or make a change to carry the party forward to the November General Election.Delaware Public Media’s Mark Fowser breaks down the House District 6 primary race. -
Races to Watch: State Senator Colin Bonini faces two challengers in 16th Senate District GOP primaryDelaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” with races in the upcoming September primary, as part of the station’s 2022 election coverage.In Kent County, incumbent Republican Senator Colin Bonini faces not one, but two primary challengers for the state’s 16th Senate District.Delaware Public Media’s Paul Kiefer takes a closer look at the three-way race this week and what you need to know about the candidates. -
In Sussex County, there’s a new House district following the latest round of redistricting.That took the 4th District seat currently in Wilmington – held by Democratic Rep. Charles “Bud” Freel – and moved it to a carved-out section of Long Neck, made up mostly of the area that had been in the 37th District, but also includes parts of the 41st, 38th and 14th districts.Delaware Public Media’s Kelli Steele spoke with the two Republicans – Bradley Layfield and Jeff Hilovsky – that are seeking to be the new district’s GOP nominee this week as part of the station’s “Races to Watch” series.
As part of our election coverage, Delaware Public Media is offering a series a Candidate Conversations .
We’ve reached out to all candidates that have filed to run in the races for U.S. House, State Attorney General, State Treasurer and State Auditor and invited them to sit down with us.
Candidates in each race are being asked about the same series of topics to allow you to get to know then and compare them.
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Debates 2020, a collaboration between Delaware Public Media and the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication.
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Lydia York campaignCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview, Democrat Lydia York. -
Janice Lorrah campaignCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview, Republican Janice Lorrah. -
David Rogers campaignCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. House and in this interview, Non-Partisan Delaware's David Rogers -
Lee Murphy campaignCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. House and in this interview, Republican Lee Murphy
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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. House and in this interview, Democratic incumbent Lisa Blunt Rochester. -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. House and in this interview, Libertarian Party candidate Cody McNutt -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2022 Election coverage, and the Delaware Debates we are producing with the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication.Among the races we are examining is the race for Attorney General and in this interview, Republican Julianne Murray.
As part of our 2022 Election coverage, Delaware's candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives met for Delaware Debates 2022 on Thursday, October 20. The event marks the seventh biennial Delaware Debates since 2010, a joint initiative of the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication (CPC) and Delaware Public Media.
In addition to providing coverage of the 2022 Elections, Delaware Public Media is sharing resources voters can use to prepare to vote.
The State Dept of Elections offers:
- Information on voter registration
- Information on absentee voting and vote by mail
- Information on early voting options
- A full election calendar
- A place to view sample ballots
- A way to searchwhat election district you reside in
- A way to search if you are registered
- A way to search for your polling place and early voting options
- And a tool to search campaign finance reports
There’s also voter information provided by other groups.
The ACLU of Delaware provides:
The League of Women Voters provides:
In addition to highlighting the candidates and key races in the 2022 Election, Delaware Public Media also offers coverage of election-related news and issues. Follow all of that coverage below:
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The recount actually increased Ramone’s margin of victory over Democratic challenger Frank Burns. -
Rachel Sawicki/Delaware Public MediaDelDOT will start pulling them on December 9, and there will be a $25 fine for each sign left. -
Delaware Public MediaState Rep. Michael Ramone ended Tuesday night with only a 35-vote lead over Democratic challenger Frank Burns. -
Rachel Sawicki/Delaware Public MediaDelaware Democrats swept all this year’s statewide races with four female candidates.
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Delaware Republican leadership say they will look to down-ballot victories to recruit candidates who can fare better. -
There were numerous competitive county races settled in Tuesday’s election.
