Here’s who’s on the ballot in contested races in Delaware’s 2024 general election

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When Delawareans go to the polls in the Nov. 5 general election, prominent on many minds is who will replace their one-term hometown president, Joe Biden.

But while casting their ballots for Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump, they’ll also be deciding a host of statewide and local posts.

Voters will be choosing a new governor to replace John Carney, who by law can’t seek a third term and instead will become mayor of Wilmington by winning the Sept. 10 Democratic primary and not having a general election opponent.

Voters will also be picking a replacement for four-term U.S. Senator Tom Carper, a former governor and U.S. representative who is not seeking re-election.

And they’ll be deciding who fills the seat of U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who is running for the Senate office Carper has held since 2000.

Many offices are uncontested, such as the race for Wilmington mayor and New Castle County executive, where Democratic primary winner Marcus Henry doesn’t have a Republican foe.

But for those races that are contested, here’s a quick guide to the competitors. Click on a candidate’s name to see their campaign website.

Residents must register to vote by Saturday, Oct. 12, and early voting begins Oct. 25.  The last day for a voter request that an absentee ballot be mailed to them is Friday, Nov. 1. Voters with questions can also contact the Department of Elections.

U.S. Senator

• Democratic candidate: U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
• Republican candidate: Eric Hansen
• Independent candidate: Dr. Mike Katz

U.S. Representative

• Democratic candidate: Sen. Sarah McBride
• Republican candidate: John Whalen

Governor

• Democratic candidate: New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer
• Republican candidate: House Minority Leader Mike Ramone

Lieutenant governor

• Democratic candidate: Sen. Kyle Evans Gay
• Republican candidate: former Rep. Ruth Briggs King

Insurance commissioner

• Democratic candidate: Incumbent Trinidad Navarro
• Republican candidate: Ralph Taylor

State Senate

State House of Representatives

Wilmington City Council

At-large (voters pick three)

• Democratic candidates
  • Incumbent Latisha Bracy
  • Incumbent Maria D. Cabrera
  • Alexander Hackett
• Republican candidates
  • Incumbent James Spadola
  • Shawn Dottery

New Castle County Council

Kent County

Sussex County Council

District 3

• Democratic candidate: Jane Gruenebaum
• Republican candidate: Incumbent Mark Schaeffer