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Daily political news from Delaware
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Delaware, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Candidate profile · DE
Democratic incumbent Frank Cooke is running in the uncontested 2026 general election for Delaware House District 16.
News · DE
The newly passed legislation creates a Wilmington pilot program focused on helping low-income renters.
Candidate profile · DE
Republican incumbent Danny Short is running in Delaware House District 39 in the uncontested 2026 general election.
News · DE
The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate while Delaware’s lawmakers took different positions on the measure.
News · DE
The Delaware Supreme Court heard an appeal over whether legal entities may vote in Fenwick Island municipal elections.
Race preview · DE
Republican incumbent Valerie Giltner is the only candidate in the District 37 race ahead of Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Race preview · DE
Democratic incumbent Sean Lynn is the only candidate in the District 31 race ahead of Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Race preview · DE
Democratic incumbent Rae Moore is running without an opponent in the District 8 race scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
News · DE
The Delaware Supreme Court will consider a Republican challenge involving the state’s absentee voting rules.
News · DE
The Farm to Community Program has been signed into Delaware law, moving the policy from a proposal to an enacted state program.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should confirm election dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting options before the 2026 primary.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should check the 2026 election calendar, registration rules, ballot details and voting options before the primary.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should verify the primary date, registration rules, ballot choices and voting instructions before participating.
Explainer · DE
A plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, ballot choices, registration details and voting instructions in Delaware.
Candidate profile · DE
Christopher Mr. Beardsley is a Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Delaware’s contested 2026 election.
Candidate profile · DE
Republican John Shulli is among 12 candidates listed in Delaware’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.