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.
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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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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 Democratic primary for Wilmington mayor pits the sitting Gov. John Carney against former State and Wilmington City Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter. And with the winner expected to run unopposed in Nov. the stakes are high.Delaware Public Media contributor Paul Kiefer reports while the race lacks sharp policy divides, it does highlight long standing tensions about Wilmington’s future, including the city’s approach to neighborhood redevelopment and the pace of public education improvements. -
Delaware Public MediaDelaware’s 14th House District seat in Sussex County is up for grabs after being held by the House’s longest-current incumbent Pete Schwartzkopf since 2002.Following the former House Speaker’s retirement announcement in July 2023, three Democratic candidates – Kathy McGuiness, Marty Rendon, and Claire Snyder-Hall – have announced their bid to be his replacement in the Democratic-leaning district.Delaware Public Media’s Sarah Petrowich reports on these Democratic candidates and where they stand on key issues.
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In the 10th House District in New Castle County, three Democrats – Stephen Jankovic, Melanie Ross Levin, and Dennis E. Williams – are vying to replace State Rep. Sean Matthews.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry outlines the 10th House District race and what to know about each candidate’s priorities. -
For the first time since winning the 29th House District seat in Kent County, Democratic State Rep. Bill Bush must earn his spot on the November general election ballot. Bush and Monica Shockley Porter face off for that spot in the September 10th Democratic primary.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee reports on the 29th House District race and where both candidates stand on key issues. -
The 21st House District seat in Newark is completely up for grabs this year.The incumbent – Republican House Minority Leader Michael Ramone – decided to run for governor and two Democrats, Frank Burns and Michael Alexander Smith, see an opportunity to flip the seat.Delaware Public Media’s Rachel Sawicki examines the race and why Burns and Smith believe they can turn the seat blue.
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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?
Share your thoughts using the form below — and sign up to get email updates from Delaware Public Media to stay informed.
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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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Delaware Public Media offers ongoing coverage of election-related news and issues. Follow all of that coverage below:
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Images courtesy of the State of Delaware and candidates' campaign websites/Delaware Public MediaCandidates for Delaware’s statewide and federal offices sat down for their first forum since the state’s primary election Tuesday. -
Delaware Public MediaDespite one candidate requesting a recount and his opponent supporting one, there won’t be one in the House District 36 GOP primary. -
Abigail Lee/Delaware Public MediaThe Joint Information Center — an effort involving several state agencies — found two instances of misinformation on X, which they reported. -
Courtesy of Kamela Smith for DelawareIn a startling Delaware Primary Election result, political newcomer Kamela Smith upsets current House Speaker Valerie Longhurst to represent the Bear area.
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With 47% of the vote, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer claims victory over runner-up Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, who ended with 37% of the vote.
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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:
The League of Women Voters provides:
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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.
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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, Republican Eric Hansen.
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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, the Independent Party of Delaware’s candidate Dr. Michael Katz.
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As part of our 2024 Election coverage, Delaware's candidates for the U.S Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and Governor will meet for Delaware Debates 2024 on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17. These events mark the eighth biennial Delaware Debates since 2010, a joint initiative of the University of Delaware's Center for Political Communication (CPC) and Delaware Public Media.