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This page displays election information for the Delaware House of Representatives.

Elections

Delaware state representatives serve two-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Delaware holds elections for its legislature in even years.

2026

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2026

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is on November 3, 2026. The primary is September 15, 2026. The filing deadline is July 14, 2026.

2024

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2024

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was on November 5, 2024. The primary was September 10, 2024. The filing deadline was July 9, 2024.

In the 2024 elections, the Democrats increased their majority in the Delaware House of Representatives from 26-15 to 27 to 14.

Delaware House of Representatives
Party		As of November 5, 2024	After November 6, 2024
	Democratic Party	26	27
	Republican Party	15	14
Total		41	41

2022

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2022

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for September 13, 2022. The filing deadline was July 12, 2022.

In the 2022 elections, the Democrats maintained their 26-15 majority in the Delaware House of Representatives.

Delaware House of Representatives
Party		As of November 8, 2022	After November 9, 2022
	Democratic Party	26	26
	Republican Party	15	15
Total		41	41

2020

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2020

Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for September 15, 2020. The filing deadline was July 14, 2020.

Heading into the 2020 general election, there were 26 Democrats and 15 Republicans in the chamber. There was no change in the election.

Delaware House of Representatives
Party		As of November 3, 2020	After November 4, 2020
	Democratic Party	26	26
	Republican Party	15	15
Total		41	41

2018

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2018

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2018. A closed primary election took place on September 6, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. The major party candidate filing deadline was July 10, 2018.

In the 2018 elections, Democrats increased their majority in the Delaware House of Representatives from 25-16 to 26-15.

Delaware House of Representatives
Party		As of November 6, 2018	After November 7, 2018
	Democratic Party	25	26
	Republican Party	16	15
Total		41	41

2016

See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on September 13, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was July 12, 2016. All 41 seats in the Delaware House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Democrats held a 25-15 majority with one vacancy. Republicans reclaimed a single seat left vacant prior to the election, giving Democrats a 25-16 majority.

Delaware House of Representatives
Party		As of November 7, 2016	After November 8, 2016
	Democratic Party	25	25
	Republican Party	15	16
	Vacancy	1	0
Total		41	41

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2014 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2014 Elections for the Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on September 9, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was July 8, 2014. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 27-14 majority. Democrats lost two seats in the election, giving them a 25-16 majority. Delaware House of Representatives Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014      Democratic Party 27 25      Republican Party 14 16 Total 41 41 2012 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2012 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on September 11, 2012, and the general election was held on November 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was July 10, 2012. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 26-15 majority. Democrats gained one seat in the election, giving them a 27-14 majority. Delaware House of Representatives Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election      Democratic Party 26 27      Republican Party 15 14 Total 41 41 The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012. 2012 Margin of Victory, Delaware House of Representatives District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent District 41 John Atkins 0.8% 8,773 Richard Collins District 11 Jeffrey Spiegelman 2.4% 8,618 Lynne Newlin District 10 Dennis E. Williams 4.2% 10,657 Robert Rhodunda District 20 Stephen Smyk 6.4% 12,158 M. Marie Mayor District 33 Harold Peterman 6.8% 9,032 John Klevin Robbins District 29 William C. Paradee III 8.6% 9,541 Lincoln Willis District 37 Ruth Briggs King 9.7% 9,165 Elizabeth McGinn District 23 Paul Baumbach 14.5% 8,329 Mark Doughty District 34 Donald Blakey 16% 10,022 Theodore Yacucci District 38 Ronald Gray 22.2% 12,937 Shirley Price 2010 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2010 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on September 14, 2010, and the general election was held on November 2, 2010. The primary nomination process for candidates wishing to run in these elections was to gain the party's nomination at state conventions held by the state's two major political parties in May. Candidates wishing to run as independents could submit nominating signatures up through July 30. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Democrats held a 24-17 majority. Democrats gained two seats in the election, giving them a 26-15 majority. Delaware House of Representatives Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election      Democratic Party 24 26      Republican Party 17 15 Total 41 41 In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in house campaigns was $2,583,173. The top 10 overall contributors were: 2010 Donors, Delaware House of Representatives Donor Amount Ellis, David E $83,043 LaVelle, Gregory Francis $52,700 King, Stanley & Ruth $30,000 Manolakos, Nick T $25,665 Delaware Racing Association $21,503 Delaware Association of Realtors $20,731 Kenton, Harvey & Jeanne $20,000 Delaware Education Association $19,203 Gallogly, Kay Wilde $17,920 Delaware Citizens for Economic Development $14,700 2008 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2008 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 9, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,334,401. The top 10 contributors were: 2008 Donors, Delaware House of Representatives Donor Amount Atkins, John C $53,000 Delaware Democratic Party $22,350 Delaware Racing Association $22,075 Czerwinski, John J $22,069 Delaware State Dental Society $19,100 Delaware Republican Party $18,800 Delaware Association of Realtors $18,092 Carpenters & Joiners Local 626 $17,921 Delaware Education Association $17,032 Lavelle, Gregory Francis $16,050 2006 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2006 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 12, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,156,700. The top 10 contributors were: 2006 Donors, Delaware House of Representatives Donor Amount Korn, Richard $25,000 Delaware Republican Party $22,773 Lindarducci, Gary $21,415 Delaware Racing Association $18,300 Delaware Education Association $17,400 Anheuser-Busch $17,300 Sternberg, Richard J $17,000 Delware Trial Lawyers Association $16,800 Delaware Association of Realtors $16,500 Manolakos, Nick $15,795 2004 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2004 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 11, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $2,020,644. The top 10 contributors were: 2004 Donors, Delaware House of Representatives Donor Amount Delaware Racing Association $22,500 New Castle County Democratic Cmte $16,700 Delaware Trial Lawyers Association $16,400 Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 74 $15,200 Delaware Automobile & Truck Dealers Association $15,000 First State Manufactured Housing Association $14,607 Delaware Democratic Party $13,900 Optometry Eye PAC $13,850 Nonpartisan Citizens for Business Expansion $13,300 Wal-Mart $12,750 2002 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2002 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 7, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $1,824,680. The top 10 contributors were: 2002 Donors, Delaware House of Representatives Donor Amount Meoli, Mike $25,000 Meoli, Michael A $25,000 Delaware Racing Association $21,725 Mbna Corp $20,100 First State Manufactured Housing Association $16,975 Philip Morris $16,900 Delaware Trial Lawyers Association $15,300 Delaware Automobile & Truck Dealers Association $15,275 Delaware Association of Realtors $14,475 Nonpartisan Citizens for Business Expansion $13,860 2000 See also: Delaware House of Representatives elections, 2000 Elections for the office of Delaware House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on September 9, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 41 House seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $1,452,617. The top 10 contributors were: 2000 Donors, Delaware House of Representatives Donor Amount Delaware Racing Association $19,325 Delaware Republican Party $18,479 National Rifle Association $17,535 Valihura Jr, Robert J $17,078 Mbna Corp $16,600 Nonpartisan Citizens for Business Expansion $15,800 Medical Society of Delaware $14,775 Delaware State Dental Society $13,900 Cmte to Elect a Republican House of Delaware $13,200 First State Manufactured Housing Association $12,971

Historical party control

Democrats won control of the Delaware House of Representatives in 2008. In 2024, they won a 27-14 majority.

The table below shows the partisan history of the Delaware House following every general election from 1992 to 2024. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin's Party Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.

Delaware House of Representatives election results: 1992-2024

Year	'92	'94	'96	'98	'00	'02	'04	'06	'08	'10	'12	'14	'16	'18	'20	'22	'24
Democrats	18	14	18	15	15	12	15	18	24	26	27	25	25	26	26	26	27
Republicans	23	27	23	26	26	29	26	23	17	15	14	16	16	15	15	15	14

Before 1992

The Delaware House was competitive during the early 1900s. It flipped partisan control 10 times between 1912 and 1938. Republicans maintained control from the 1938 election until 1954. After that election, the chamber continued to alternate control, although not as frequently. From 1954 to 1984, control flipped six times and ended in a Republican advantage that would last another 24 years.

Trifecta history

A state government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, Delaware was under the following types of trifecta control:

• Democratic trifecta: 2009-2023
• Republican trifecta: None
• Divided government: 1992-2008

Delaware Party Control: 1992-2025
Seventeen years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
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