Delaware Public Media is committed to providing accurate, honest, in-depth coverage of the races that will shape the First State's political landscape in years to come. We will focus on the candidates and where they stand on the issues, as well as how voting is conducted in Delaware. Our journalists are independent, curious, respectful, and accountable to you. We want to cultivate relationships with communities to discover, understand and elevate community needs, aspirations, and stories. We want to hear your concerns and empower you with the information you need before your vote. We’re committed to making you an active part of this conversation.
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.
Delaware Public Media offers ongoing coverage of election-related news and issues. Follow all of that coverage below:
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Delaware Public MediaWhen UD participants were asked about the issues that mattered most to them, abortion was one of the top categories, yet an overwhelming majority responded “I don’t know” to knowledge questions about abortion. -
Sarah Petrowich/Delaware Public MediaReturn Day — the long standing Delaware tradition where Democrats and Republicans come to bury the hatchet after an election — returned to Georgetown Thursday. -
Two of the three members of Delaware’s federal delegation have changed and the new team is preparing for bipartisan initiatives. -
Quinn Kirkpatrick/Delaware Public MediaThe JIC takes reports from media about problems or questions concerning elections and polling places.
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Lisa Blunt Rochester made history Tuesday night with a victory in Delaware's US. Senate race.
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As part of our 2024 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media will highlight a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of both the September Primary and November General Elections.
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Delaware Public MediaThe race for Delaware’s 34th House District sees incumbent Republican Lyndon Yearick trying to maintain his seat against Democratic challenger Tracey Miller in a district where registration numbers increasingly give Democrats an edge.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee takes a look at this race and whether this seat could flip from red to blue as Democrats pursue a House supermajority. -
Delaware Public MediaRepublican incumbent Bryan Shupe is facing Democratic challenger Rony Baltazar-Lopez for Delaware’s 36th House District seat in Sussex County.Shupe has held the seat since 2018, but won the Primary Election by only 12 votes this year, leaving Baltazar-Lopez wondering if there is enough discontent to flip the Milford-area seat blue.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich reports on those candidates and where they stand.
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The race for Delaware’s 9th House District in New Castle County is a rematch, pitting incumbent Republican Kevin Hensley against Democratic challenger Terrell Williams once again.This week, Delaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny examines where things stand in the district as the two face off for a second time. -
Republican State Representative Mike Smith is running for re-election in the 22nd House District in New Castle County and is being challenged by political newcomer Monica Beard, as the Democrats seek to flip this seat in their pursuit of a supermajority in the State House of Representatives.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizzary takes a closer look this week at the state of play in the race. -
The 6th District State Senate seat in Sussex County is one of only two contested State Senate seats in the general election and the only one where a Democrat and Republican square off. Incumbent Democrat Russ Huxtable is seeking another term against his Republican challenger Kim Hoey Stevenson.Delaware Public Media contributor Paul Kiefer reports on the race and how it has featured a largely civil tone between the two candidates.
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As part of our 2024 Election coverage, DPM and University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication (CPC) invited Delaware's candidates for the U.S Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and Governor to meet for Delaware Debates 2024 on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17. These events mark the eighth biennial Delaware Debates since 2010, as part of this joint initiative of UD's Center for Political Communication (CPC) and Delaware Public Media.
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As part of our election coverage, Delaware Public Media is offering a series a Candidate Conversations .
We plan to reach out to all candidates that have filed to run in the races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Governor and Lt. Governor 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 2024, a collaboration between Delaware Public Media and the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication.
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Delaware Public MediaCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 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. Senate and in this interview, Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester. -
Delaware Public MediaCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 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. Senate and in this interview, Republican Eric Hansen.
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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 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. Senate and in this interview, the Independent Party of Delaware’s candidate Dr. Michael Katz. -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 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 Insurance Commissioner and in this interview, Democrat Kayode Abegunde. -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 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 Insurance Commissioner and in this interview, Democrat Trinidad Navarro. -
Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2024 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 Lt. Governor and in this interview, Democrat Kyle Evans Gay
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During the 2024 election cycle, Delaware Public Media is committed to putting people – not preconceived ideas – at the center of our reporting process. We’re taking our cues from you. What do you want the candidates to be discussing as they work for your votes? What issues want to hear about? What questions about voting do you have?
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Throughout the year, we’ll work to answer your questions about voting through our partnership with America Amplified.
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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
- Information on early voting options
- A full election calendar
- A place to view sample ballots
- A way to search what 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:
- Voting information for Delaware
- Candidate Questionnaire responses
- A website for Hispanic/Latino voters
The League of Women Voters provides: