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Delaware GOP chair says she'll run for governor, setting up a Republican primary race
Delaware GOP chair Julianne Murray plans to run for governor. She said she'll announce her run on the Republican line May 8.
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Appoquinimink voters give a yes to school funding boosts in revised referendum
Last year, voters said no. This week, they gave Appo's revised funding requests a green light.
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What Delaware General Assembly seats are up for election? General elections take shape
A running list of all Delaware General Assembly races up for election in 2024.
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Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long files candidacy for governor, the 3rd Democrat to file
Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long files her candidacy for governor.
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Kathy McGuiness creates campaign committee to run for Rehoboth-area House seat
Longtime Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf is retiring.
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Who's running for office in Delaware? Republican challenger enters U.S. Senate race
Stay up-to-date on who is running for office in Delaware in 2024.
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Meyer officially files as a Democratic candidate for Delaware governor
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer officially files to run for Delaware governor on the Democratic line.
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Voters reject latest school funding boosts for Cape Henlopen
On Tuesday, Cape Henlopen School District floated debt service and operating expense requests. Voters rejected.
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Delaware calls off Republican presidential primary after Haley removes name from ballot
Delaware's Republican presidential primary is over before it even began. State lawmakers suspended the rules in the House and Senate on Tuesday to quickly pass legislation amending Delaware election law and allowing the scheduled April 2 primary to be called off. Democratic Gov. John Carney quickly added his signature.
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Delaware cancels Republican presidential primary, extending deadline for Haley to withdraw
Delaware legislators in a last-minute vote canceled the Republican presidential primary election after contender Nikki Haley withdraws from the race.
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Former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara is first Democrat to file for gubernatorial primary
Collin O'Mara's opponents have until July 9 to file as candidates to appear on the state primary election ballot.
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Everything you need to know about Delaware's upcoming presidential primary election
The deadline to register to vote in the presidential primary is Saturday, March 9.
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Milton voters return incumbents to council seats in Saturday election
Election results for Milton's two available Town Council have been released. Three candidates competed for two council seats.
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Joe Biden's Wilmington campaign spending: Pizzeria Bardea, The Quoin, Sweet Lucy's & more
We all know President Biden is a fan of Italian food and ice cream. It turns out so is his campaign, according to its financial disclosure statements.
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'Poor People's Campaign' in Dover March 2 to rally low-wage voters to demand change
Nationwide campaign to rally low-wage voters on issues like affordable housing and healthcare is coming to Dover Saturday, March 2 from noon to 2 p.m.
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Another yes to school funding: Colonial voters approve boosts in leap day referendums
Stepping into the leap day referendums, the state had already approved funding for maintenance and improvements on all 13 school buildings.
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Why Delaware considered revoking No Labels Party's voter registration status
No Labels Delaware worked to address issues the state elections commissioner had with the bipartisan group's actions as an Organized Voter Registrant.
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Delaware attorney general to appeal recent ruling striking down early voting
Delaware's attorney general says her office will appeal a recent decision that struck down the state's system for early voting.
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Delaware lawmakers consider options after court tosses out early voting, mail-in ballots
Recent court decisions have lawmakers considering new tactics as it relates to expanding voting rights in Delaware.
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Delaware's early voting and permanent absentee laws are unconstitutional, a judge says
Laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status violate Delaware's constitution and are invalid, a judge ruled in a lawsuit brought by a state elections inspector and a Republican lawmaker. The laws are “inconsistent with our constitution and therefore cannot stand," Superior Court Judge Mark Conner declared in a ruling late Friday. Elections inspector Michael Mennella and Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker showed by “clear and convincing evidence” that the laws were unconstitutiona
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Delaware Superior Court finds early voting and permanent absentee voting unconstitutional
The Delaware Superior Court finds early voting and permanent absentee voting statutes in the state to be unconstitutional.
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Matt Meyer's gubernatorial campaign hires campaign manager to lead political team
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer's gubernatorial campaign hires a campaign manager to lead political team.
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Brandywine voters loudly support latest school funding boost in referendum
The system said stakes were high. Approval, representatives said, would be essential "to avoid devastating programmatic cuts and reduction of staff."
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Climate protesters arrested outside Biden’s campaign HQ in Delaware
Nearly two dozen people protesting Biden administration policies on climate change and the Israel-Hamas war were arrested Monday outside the president’s campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., according to protest group Sunrise Movement. About 100 demonstrators blockaded the headquarters, holding signs demanding action on climate change and for President Biden to back a cease-fire in the…
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How much have Delaware candidates raised and spent so far in races for US House, Senate?
State Sen. Sarah McBride has raised more than four times the amount of her closest competitor in the race for U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester's seat.
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Meyer leads among Democratic gubernatorial candidates, raising over $675K in donations
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has raised at least three times more than his Democratic opponents in the race for Delaware governor.
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Carney quickly raises $100K for Wilmington mayoral run, surpassing Jones-Potter
Delaware Gov. John Carney has quickly surpassed Wilmington mayoral candidate Velda Jones-Potter in raising campaign funds.
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Staffing changes bring 2 new faces to Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's gubernatorial campaign
Hall-Long’s campaign announced two senior staff appointments this week – Donnie Johnson as campaign manager and Sydney Diewald as finance director.
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Jerry Clifton wins Newark's mayoral election, will finish Markham's term
Jerry Clifton won Newark's special mayoral election last night. He will finish out the remainder of Stu Markham's term.
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Planning to vote in Newark's mayoral election at the Free Library? Change of plans
The city of Newark sent a release that District 2 voters will vote at the Alder Creek Community Room at 101 Terrace Drive instead.
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Pivotal elections, Hunter Biden trial and more: Political stories we're following in 2024
This year is set to be a busy year in Delaware and beyond. Here are the top stories to watch in Delaware in 2024.
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Appoquinimink referendum was the latest: Why attempts to raise school funds keep failing
Only one proposed tax increase to support a school district was passed in a referendum vote in 2023.
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Election year is near. Here are the dates to remember for Delaware's 2024 elections
As we enter an election year, it is important to keep track of dates, whether that be voter registration deadlines, voting days and more.
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Newark to hold special mayoral election Jan. 9 in wake of former mayor's resignation
Newark will be holding a special election to fill the mayoral position on January 9, 2024.
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GOP maintains Georgetown-area seat in special election Thursday to replace Briggs King
The special election was held Thursday to replace Rep. Ruth Briggs King, who resigned last month.
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Ready to vote? Special election to replace Georgetown-area Rep. Ruth Briggs King Thursday
Republican Valerie Jones Giltner and Democrat Jane Hovington are running for the seat.
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Car plows into parked vehicle in Biden’s motorcade outside Delaware campaign HQ
The president and first lady were unharmed.
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Voting machines in prison? ACLU lawsuit aims to protect Delaware prisoner voting rights
A new lawsuit said recent controversy and court rulings around the state's vote-by-mail laws harms those eligible to vote in prison.
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This former Delaware Natural Resources secretary is considering running for governor
Former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara is considering a run for Delaware governor in 2024. Here's why.
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Why Delaware elections commissioners rarely enforce campaign finance laws
Delaware elections commissioners have the power to enforce campaign finance laws, but rarely use those powers. Here's what we found.
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How Hall-Long's refusal to release audit findings sparked elections reform talks
Good government groups are hoping Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long will release the audit for her campaign finances.
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Filings show Lt. Gov. Hall-Long improperly reported over $300K in campaign-related expenses
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign quietly filed amended reports Friday showing she loaned her campaign more than $300,000 over six years.
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Election Day 2023: What to watch for in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and more
A quick guide on what you need to know about some key races impacting the country on Election Day.
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Beaches act first as Delaware towns consider marijuana regulations before stores arrive
State legislators gave municipalities the ability to prohibit marijuana sales and cultivation.
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Obama elected, Berlin Wall falls: News Journal archives, week of Nov. 5
Excerpts from The News Journal archives from week of Nov. 5 include Obama wins, Berlin wall torn down, Minner first woman elected Delaware governor
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Why a dark money group from Delaware is spending thousands in Pueblo's upcoming election
The Local Jobs and Economic Development Fund has made over $27,500 in non-monetary contributions to four candidates in Pueblo's upcoming election.
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Why these condo owners want state ombudsman monitoring their HOA board election
Le Parc condo owners are gathering signatures to have the state's common interest community ombudsman monitor the upcoming HOA board election.
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Poll shows Delaware voters favor historic firsts for statewide races
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and State Sen. Sarah McBride both have early leads in polling in the state.
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Lt. Gov. Hall-Long's gubernatorial campaign dodges questions on financial audit findings
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's gubernatorial campaign wouldn't say how much money is unaccounted for after the audit was released.
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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long to resume fundraising after audit of campaign finances
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign announced the findings of an internal audit of her campaign finances in an email Thursday night.
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Wilmington council tables vote on ordinance that would remove residency law for new hires
The Wilmington City Council tabled a vote on whether to keep a residency requirement for new hires after huge opposition from the community.
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Dover veteran, business owner seeks Republican line for Delaware's U.S. House seat
Dover veteran and business owner Donyale Hall seeks Republican nomination for Delaware's sole House race in 2024.
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Revealing the winner in the coolest District 1A-1 football helmet contest
It's time to reveal the winner of voting for the coolest football helmet among the eight teams in Delaware's District 1A-1.
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When is the deadline to register to vote in Delaware? Your guide to 2024 elections
We rounded up the information you need to know to ensure you're eligible to vote, know when voter registration deadlines are and how you can register.
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Lt. Gov. lands new campaign treasurer for governor's race amid ongoing financial audit
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, who is undergoing an audit of past finance reports, has a new campaign treasurer.
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McBride raises more than $360K in 3rd quarter in U.S. House race, Young rakes in $180K
State Sen. Sarah McBride, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives, raised more than $360,000 in this quarter.
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Carney expresses interest in Wilmington mayor after Purzycki announces he won't run in 2024
In an open letter to Wilmington residents, Mayor Mike Purzycki cited his age as one of the key factors in his decision.
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Gov. Carney 'hopeful' Bethany Hall-Long will be able to resolve campaign finance concerns
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long announced last week that she is conducting an audit of past campaign finance reports.
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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign sees top staffers leave in wake of financial audit
Longtime supporters have, in recent days, become deeply distressed about the state of Hall-Long’s campaign, with some questioning her judgment.
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Delaware election officials won't say if Hall-Long's possible finance issues under review
Hall-Long announced Thursday evening that she is conducting an audit of her past campaign finance reports after possible issues have been raised.
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Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long reviewing campaign finance reports amid possible 'issues'
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long said she is working with “independent campaign finance experts and forensic accountants to thoroughly audit the finances.”
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Sarah McBride Leads Delaware Congressional Poll and Would Be First Trans U.S. Representative
McBride was the nation's first out transgender state senator, and she's poised to make history again.
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How 'Gas' Addicks almost bought one of Delaware's US Senate seats
Millionaire John Edwards "Gas" Addicks spent $140K to become one of Delaware's two senators. But voters were not impressed. Here's the colorful saga.
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Delaware 2024 election: Who is running for the General Assembly? Here's our running list
Democrats are expected to maintain their majority in both chambers but by how much will be a different question.
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This Delaware 2024 political race just got even more competitive: The Press Room
This week’s edition focuses on the 2024 lieutenant governor’s race, notable nominations made by the governor and an update on Biden presidential HQ.
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When does your team play? 2023 team-by-team Delaware high school football schedules
Team-by-team schedules for the 2023 Delaware high school football season, in alphabetical order.
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Mayor and incumbent council members retain seats in Fenwick Island election on Saturday
Newcomer Kurt Zanelotti actually received the most votes, followed by the three councilmembers who sought reelection.
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Eugene Young, state housing director, announces bid for Delaware's congressional seat
Eugene Young, director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, will face off against state Sen. Sarah McBride and state Treasurer Colleen Davis.
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Biden re-election campaign HQ will be based in Delaware
President Joe Biden will literally keep his re-election campaign headquarters close to home - Wilmington, Delaware, that is. Biden's 2024 campaign team announced on Tuesday that the campaign apparatus will be headquartered in Wilmington, the Delaware city where the president has lived for decades. "My family's values, my eternal optimism and my unwavering belief in the American middle class as our nation's backbone comes from my home – from Delaware," Biden said in a statement.
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Biden’s 2024 campaign to be headquartered in Delaware
President Biden will base his reelection effort for 2024 out of Wilmington, Del., his campaign announced Tuesday. Biden’s 2020 campaign was headquartered in Philadelphia. But Biden keeps a home in Wilmington, and he has made frequent visits there on the weekends since taking office. “My family’s values, my eternal optimism and my unwavering belief in…
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Wilmington: A place to run for president in 2024. What to expect from Biden's headquarters
Campaign staffers are expected to start working out of Wilmington as early as next week.
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Delaware House candidate who would be first trans Congress member rakes in $414K in five days
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride (D), who could become the first openly transgender person elected to Congress, has raked in more than $414,000 in the early days of her campaign, she announced Thursday. “In just the first five days of this campaign, we raised more than $414,000, including the generous support of almost 550 Delaware…
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The Delaware senator who transformed Joe Biden’s view of transgender rights
Sarah McBride, the nation’s first transgender state senator, has been a major force in forging the president’s worldview of LGBTQ rights.
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A Delaware city wants to let businesses vote in its elections. It just cleared a key hurdle, but it’s faced pushback
For local elections in the United States, voting eligibility rules differ from place to place. But usually the baseline requirement is that voters be humans who are alive and voting on their own behalf.
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Delaware House approves bill allowing business entities to vote in town's municipal elections
Lawmakers in the Delaware House of Representatives have approved legislation authorizing a small town in the southern part of the state to allow business entities, including corporations and limited liability companies, to vote in municipal elections. Lawmakers voted 35-6 on Friday for the measure, which was sent to the Senate on the final day of this year’s legislative session. The Senate declined to take up the measure, although it could be revisited when the General Assembly reconvenes in J
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Sarah McBride could be 1st openly trans person in Congress, but her focus is on results for Delaware
Sarah McBride is used to being first. If the campaign she announced on Monday is successful, she will be the first transgender person to serve in Congress -- representing Delaware's sole congressional district -- and the first openly transgender person to be elected at the federal level. Because Delaware's at-large district is solidly Democratic, competition in the race will likely play out during the primary next fall.
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Delaware legislator aims to become first openly trans member of Congress
McBride's historic win in 2020 made her the first openly transgender state senator in the U.S.
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If this Delaware senator wins a US House seat, she'll be the 1st trans member of Congress
Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride announced Monday she's running for the U.S. House of Representatives. Already the first openly transgender state senator elected in the country, she'd be the first transgender member of Congress if she wins in November. In a video posted to social media, McBride, a Democrat, said people deserve a representative “who sees them and who respects them.”
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Delaware state senator could be first trans member of Congress
State Sen. Sarah McBride announced her House bid Monday.
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