Elections 2026

Delaware election 2026: Midterm voter guides, key races and more

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here’s what Delawareans should know beforehand, from what’s at stake to who’s on the ballot and beyond.

Maria Pulcinella

September 25, 2026

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📆 Key voter info: Dates and deadlines | Registering to vote
📬 Mail and absentee ballots: Requesting and returning | Tracking your ballot | Ballot issues
📍 Voting in person: Early voting | Polling places
🗳️ Races and candidates: U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Attorney general | Treasurer | State Senate | State House | County-level contests
✅ Voter resources

Who is on the ballot in Delaware?

In Delaware, voters will weigh in on races for attorney general, the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House, among others.

U.S. Senate

What do U.S. senators do?

The U.S. Senate, whose 100 members comprise the upper chamber of the legislative branch, works with the U.S. House of Representatives to make laws, confirm presidential appointments and approve treaties. U.S. senators serve six-year terms.

Who is running for the U.S. Senate in Delaware?

Democratic Party: Chris Coons (incumbent)
Republican Party: Michael “Dr. Mike” Katz

U.S. House

What do U.S. House representatives do?

Representatives in the U.S. House are elected to two-year terms in Congress, where they make and pass federal laws.

Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees.

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Delaware’s lone U.S. House seat is held by Democratic U.S. Rep. Sarah McBride.

Who is running for the U.S. House in Delaware?

Democratic Party: Sarah McBride (incumbent)

Republican Party: Joseph “Dr. Joe” Arminio

Attorney general

What does the attorney general do?

Delaware’s attorney general, the state’s chief law enforcement officer, is responsible for prosecuting and investigating crime, enforcing consumer laws, providing counsel to state agencies and more. Attorneys general serve four-year terms.

Who is running for attorney general?

Democratic Party: Kathy Jennings (incumbent)
Republican Party: David Graham

Treasurer

What does the state treasurer do?

The state treasurer serves a four-year term and is responsible for managing nearly $8 billion in state investments, as well as the state’s banking services and debt management programs, among other duties.

Who is running for Delaware state treasurer?

Colleen C. Davis was reelected to a second term as state treasurer in 2022 but declined to seek reelection in 2026.

Democratic Party: Ted Lauzen
Republican Party: Michael Ramone

State auditor

Democratic Party: Lydia York
Independent Party of Delaware: Austin Cassidy
Republican Party: April Callaway

Delaware General Assembly

The legislative body is comprised of the state Senate and state House, which share the responsibility of crafting legislation, approving the state budget and confirming gubernatorial appointments.

Not sure which state House and Senate district you fall under? Voters can find their district online based on their address.

Delaware state Senate

The Delaware state Senate, the upper house of the General Assembly, is made up of 21 senators who serve four-year terms and are responsible for confirming the governor’s appointments.

Democrats currently control the state Senate, with a 15-6 majority. Here’s who’s running for which district:

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Delaware state House

The Delaware state House, the lower house of the General Assembly, is made up of 41 representatives, who serve two-year terms.

Democrats currently control the state House, with a 27-14 majority. Here’s who’s running for which district.

Not sure which state House and Senate district you fall under? Voters can find their district online based on their address.

What else is on the ballot?

New Castle County

Kent County

Sheriff

What does the Kent County sheriff do?

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office enforces orders issued by the Delaware Superior Court, the Court of Common Pleas, the U.S. District Court and the Court of Chancery, and serves legal notices like subpoenas, levies and summons.

The office also conducts sheriff sales, auctioning off real estate post-foreclosure.

Who is running for Kent County sheriff?

Incumbent Republican Norman R. Barlow is running unopposed.

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Recorder of deeds
What does the recorder of deeds do?

The recorder of deeds handles all land transaction records, corporate filings and financing statements in Kent County, including those related to deeds, easements, federal tax liens and mortgages, among other responsibilities.

Who is running to become Kent County’s recorder of deeds?
- Democratic Party: Ramona Bracy
- Republican Party: Eugenia Thornton (incumbent)
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Levy Court
What does the Kent County Levy Court do?

The Levy Court, Kent County’s governing body, is made up of seven elected commissioners. Six commissioners represent specific districts, while the seventh is elected at-large to represent the entire county.

The court dates back to 1655, when it was established during Dutch rule.

Unsure which Kent County district you fall under? Residents can find their district using their address online.

Who is running for Kent County levy court?
- At-large: Incumbent Democrat Terry L. Pepper vs. Republican Frank E. Coleman
- District 2: Incumbent Democrat Jeff Hall is running unopposed
- District 4: Incumbent Republican Robert “Bobby” Scott is running unopposed
- District 6: Incumbent Republican Paul Hertz is running unopposed
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Sussex County

Sheriff

What does the Sussex County sheriff do?

The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office serves orders for Delaware courts and holds sheriff’s sales for real estate following mortgage foreclosures or non-payment of taxes.

Who is running for Sussex County sheriff?

Incumbent Republican Robert T. Lee, who has held the position since 2015, is running unopposed.

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County Council
What does the Sussex County Council do?

Sussex County Council is made up of five members who are elected to four-year terms.

The governing body is responsible for establishing county policies and adopting an annual budget, among other duties.

Unsure which Sussex County district you fall under? Residents can find their district using their address online.

Who is running for Sussex County Council?
- District 4: Democrat Justine Cuccia vs. incumbent Republican Douglas B. Hudson
- District 5: Democrat Jill Hicks vs. incumbent Republican John L. Rieley
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Recorder of deeds

What does the recorder of deeds do?

The recorder of deeds handles all land transaction records, corporate filings and financing statements in Sussex County, including those related to deeds, easements, federal tax liens and mortgages, among other responsibilities.

Who is running to become Sussex County’s recorder of deeds?

Incumbent Republican Alexandra Reed Baker, who was elected in 2022, is running unopposed.

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Register of wills

What does the register of wills do?

The Sussex County Register of Wills Office handles the wills of county residents in the wake of their deaths, giving executors or administrators the authority to collect assets, pay creditors and more.

Who is running to become Sussex County’s register of wills?

Incumbent Republican Greg Fuller, who was elected in 2022, is running unopposed.

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Delaware voter info and resources

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Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.