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.
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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Delaware Public MediaCandidate 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. -
Delaware Public MediaCandidate 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.
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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 U.S. Senate and in this interview - Republican Dr. Michael Katz. -
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 Mary Louve. -
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 - Republican Dr. Michael Katz. -
Apple NewsCandidate Conversations are part of Delaware Public Media’s 2026 Election coverage. Among the races we are examining is the race for Delaware' lone U.S. House seat and in this interview Republican Joseph Arminio.
Delaware Public Media offers ongoing coverage of election-related news and issues. Follow that coverage here:
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Benter Bouthier/Delaware Public MediaFirst State Democrats send incumbent Attorney General Kathy Jennings on to November’s General election. -
Mike Katz easily emerged victorious in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, defeating John Shulli by a 77-23% margin. -
Delaware Public MediaJoseph Arminio beat his opponents with over 18,000 votes and will face incumbent Congressperson Sarah McBride in November. -
A pair of Democratic State Senate incumbents opposed by Gov. Matt Meyer face mixed results in Tuesday's Delaware primary.
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Democrats settle on their candidate for State Treasurer in November’s General election. -
As voters from around the First State turned out to vote in person in the state’s primary elections, Delaware Public Media reporters found turnout slow but steady in many places Tuesday morning.
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 the September Primary.Our final piece ahead of the primary takes us to the Newark area and House District 23, where four Democrats are vying to step into the seat Mara Gorman is leaving to run for a spot in the State Senate.Delaware Public Media’s Jay Shah introduces us to this quartet of candidates and how they compare on key issues. -
Delaware Public MediaAs part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County, specifically Wilmington and House District 1, where two Democrats in this Democratic stronghold face off again in a primary after their close race in 2022.Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier has more on those candidates and where they stand.
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As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County.The Democratic primary in 5th State Senate District was expected to be a competitive race between two candidates who are active members in the community, but it recently drew even greater attention when Gov. Matt Meyer endorsed the challenger over the incumbent.Delaware Public Media’s Joe Irizarry takes a closer look at those candidates and the issues they’re focused on. -
As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is in New Castle County. The Democratic primary in 9th House District finds a trio of Democrats making the case they can flip a seat left open by a Republican walking away after 12 years representing the districtDelaware Public Media’s Martin Matheny takes a closer look at the Democrats running and where they stand on key issues. -
As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.The latest race we are featuring is downstate - House District 36 – where incumbent Republican Bryan Shupe faces a primary challenge from a familiar face.Patrick Smith is trying to unseat Shupe for a third straight election cycle and Delaware Public Media’s Isreal Hale checked in with both candidates to see how their latest showdown is shaping up.
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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