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Legislation, budgets and ballot measures in Delaware
The Policy Desk covers the bills, budgets and ballot measures moving through Delaware, explained in plain language and sourced from public records.
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Candidate profile · DE
Republican incumbent Bryan Shupe is running in Delaware House District 36 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · DE
The veto blocks a bipartisan measure that sought to add checks on the use of emergency powers in Delaware.
News · DE
A candidate for judge says the Delaware County Fair interfered with free speech rights, but the claim itself is not a legal finding.
Candidate profile · DE
Democratic incumbent Kam Smith is running in Delaware House District 15 in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.
Race preview · DE
Democratic incumbent Sophie Phillips is running without a listed opponent in Delaware’s 2026 general election.
Race preview · DE
Democratic incumbent Stephanie Bolden is running without a listed opponent in Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
News · DE
The governor signed legislation changing the name of a state enforcement division so its title expressly includes marijuana.
Race preview · DE
Democratic incumbent Melissa Minor-Brown is the only candidate in Delaware’s 2026 State House District 17 race.
Race preview · DE
Republican incumbent Ron Gray is the only candidate in the District 38 race for Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Race preview · DE
Democratic incumbent Melanie Ross Levin is the only candidate in the District 10 race ahead of Delaware’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters can prepare for the 2026 primary by confirming key dates, registration details, ballot contests and voting instructions.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters can prepare for the 2026 primary by confirming deadlines, registration details, ballot choices and voting instructions.
Explainer · DE
Delaware voters should verify registration, ballot eligibility, voting options and deadlines before participating in the 2026 primary.
Candidate profile · DE
Republican Owen Nicholas Carlson is running for Delaware’s U.S. House seat in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
Candidate profile · DE
Democratic incumbent Christopher A. Coons is among 12 candidates in Delaware’s 2026 U.S. Senate race.