Delaware Public Media is committed to providing accurate, honest, in-depth coverage of the races that shape the First State's political landscape. We 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 hear your concerns and empower you with the information you need before your vote. We hope you'll take an active part in this conversation.
Delaware Public Media offers ongoing coverage of election-related news and issues. Follow that coverage here:
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Ciara Gustin/Delaware Public MediaSen. Chris Coons leads a hugely successful night for Democrats in the First State. -
Ciara Gustin/Delaware Public MediaCongresswoman Sarah McBride will be back on Capitol Hill come January. -
Democrats’ efforts to gain a supermajority Delaware’s House of Representatives succeeds. -
Ciara Gustin/Delaware Public MediaDelaware Democrats remain in control of all statewide offices.
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The 2026 Midterm Election is over, and the headline is Democratic success across the board locally and nationally.What issues prompted this “blue wave?” What does it mean for politics here in the First State, and across the country between now and the next election in 2028?To do a post-mortem on what we saw at the polls this week, we checked in with Paul Brewer, University of Delaware communications professor — previously Delaware Politics director at UD’s Center for Political Communication — and a voice we’ve leaned on regularly for perspective on the political state of play in Delaware. -
As voters cast their midterm ballots around the First State Tuesday, Delaware Public Media reporters visited polling places to get a snapshot of what is on their minds as they vote.
As part of our 2026 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 MediaAs part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of November's General election.This week, we wrap up our series with a look at a pair of House races.The first is in Sussex County where Republican State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky decided not to seek re-election in the GOP-leaning House District 4.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizary introduces us to the Democrat and Republican running to replace Hilovsky and the issues they are campaigning on. -
Delaware Public MediaWe conclude this year’s “Races to Watch” series in Kent County, focusing on a House seat where a Democratic newcomer seeks to unseat a Republican incumbent.In Delaware’s House District 34, former Delaware State librarian Annie Norman hopes to defeat State Rep.Lyndon Yearick who’s held this seat for a decade.Delaware Public Media’s Jay Shah has more on how each candidate is taking on this race.
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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of November's General election.One storyline we are focusing on is Democrats' effort to deliver a complete super majority in the House. As it stands, Democrats are just one seat away - so they need to flip one Republican held seat, while holding the seats they have.One seat they need to protect is House District 20 and Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale offers a look at the candidates there and where they stand on key issues.
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, Delaware Attorney General, State Treasurer and State Auditor and invite 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 their stances on the issues and compare them.
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Candidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware Attorney General and in this interview Repubilcan David Graham. -
Delaware Public MediaCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview - Republican April Callaway.
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Apple NewsCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview - the Independent Party of Delaware's Austin Cassidy. -
Apple NewsCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for State Auditor and in this interview - Democrat Lydia York. -
Apple NewsCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview - Democrat Jeff Appelhans. -
Apple NewsCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage.Among the races we are examining is the race for U.S. Senate and in this interview - the incumbent Democrat Chris Coons.
In addition to providing coverage of the 2026 Elections, Delaware Public Media is sharing resources to help Delawareans prepare to cast their vote.
The Delaware State Department 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. Update coming.
- 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
- School Board Candidates
- ACLU Website in Spanish
- ACLU Website in Haitian Creole
The League of Women Voters provides:
Delaware Public Media is committed to putting people 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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