Delaware elections, 2026

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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Delaware, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.

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Election dates

See also: Delaware election calendar

Statewide election dates in Delaware are listed below. For more statewide dates, please see the statewide elections calendar.

Statewide election dates

September 15, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election

Offices on the ballot

Below is a list of Delaware elections covered by Ballotpedia in 2026. Click the links to learn more about each type:

Delaware elections, 2026
Office	Elections?	More information
U.S. Senate	✓	Click here
U.S. House	✓	Click here
Congress special election	—	—
Governor	—	—
Other state executive	✓	Click here
State Senate	✓	Click here
State House	✓	Click here
Special state legislative	—	—
State Supreme Court	—	—
Intermediate appellate courts	—	—
School boards	—	—
Municipal government	—	—
Recalls	—	—
Ballot measures	—	—
Local ballot measures	—	—
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Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
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Noteworthy elections

In 2025, Ballotpedia did not cover any elections in additional detail in this state.

What's on your ballot?

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List of candidates

The following table displays a list of candidates in Delaware. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.

Federal Candidates

candidate	office	party	status
Chris Coons Incumbent	U.S. Senate Delaware	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Michael Katz	U.S. Senate Delaware	Republican	Candidacy Declared Primary
John Shulli	U.S. Senate Delaware	Republican	Candidacy Declared Primary
Christopher Beardsley	U.S. Senate Delaware	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Dexter Bland	U.S. Senate Delaware	Independent	Candidacy Declared General
Sarah McBride Incumbent	U.S. House Delaware At-large District	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Earl Cooper	U.S. House Delaware At-large District	Republican	Candidacy Declared Primary
Donyale Hall	U.S. House Delaware At-large District	Republican	Candidacy Declared Primary
Lee Murphy	U.S. House Delaware At-large District	Republican	Candidacy Declared Primary

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State Candidates

candidate	office	party	status
Kathy Jennings Incumbent	Attorney General of Delaware	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Michael A. Smith	Delaware Treasurer	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Mara Gorman	Delaware State Senate District 8	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Ruby Schaeffer	Delaware House of Representatives District 20	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Luann D'Agostino	Delaware House of Representatives District 23	Democratic	Candidacy Declared Primary
Matt Bucher	Delaware House of Representatives District 33	Republican	Candidacy Declared Primary

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Local election officials

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