races to watch 2026

As 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.

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, 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.

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.

As part of our 2026 Election coverage, Delaware Public Media is highlighting a series of “Races to Watch” ahead of the September Primary.Our series starts in New Castle County where Delaware’s 6th House District seat is up for grabs after being held by Democrat Debra Heffernan since 2010.Since Heffernan’s retirement announcement in April, three Democratic candidates have announced their bid to be her replacement in the Democratic leaning district.Delaware Public Media’s Abigail Lee has more on those candidates and where they stand.