Delaware gubernatorial election, 2024 (September 10 Democratic primary)
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Filing deadline: July 9, 2024 |
Primary: September 10, 2024 General: November 5, 2024 Pre-election incumbent(s): John Carney Jr. (D) |
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Matt Meyer (D) won the Democratic primary for Governor of Delaware on September 10, 2024. Meyer, Bethany Hall-Long (D), and Collin O'Mara (D) ran in the primary. Click here for more detailed results.
Spotlight Delaware's Karl Baker wrote that the trio’s campaign funds “far surpass[ed] past fundraising totals in gubernatorial races at the same stage of the campaign, except those from the 2008 contest—the last time Democrats held a competitive primary for governor.”[1]
Meyer studied computer science and political science at Brown University before moving to Kenya, where he created the footwear company Ecosandals.[2] He then served as a diplomat in Iraq for 12 months.[2] Meyer taught middle school math in Delaware and was elected New Castle county executive in 2016.[3]
Meyer ran on his experience as a teacher and county executive. He said, “As the only candidate in this race who has managed a government, we’ve delivered one of the only property tax reductions in Delaware history while also delivering real results for hard-working families. I know we can deliver at the state level, too.”[4] Meyer said he was uniquely qualified to address public education, which he said would be his focus as governor: “We have never, not in over a hundred years, elected a public school teacher to run our state. I have that public school experience.”[5] Meyer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
Hall-Long was elected lieutenant governor in 2016. Governor John Carney (D), who was unable to run for re-election due to term limits, endorsed Hall-Long.[6] Hall-Long was a state senator from 2008-2017 and a state representative from 2002-2008. At the time of the election, she was a professor of nursing and joint faculty in urban affairs at the University of Delaware.[7]
Hall-Long ran on her political and medical experience. She said, “I’m proud of my record of innovative ideas like leveraging public-private partnerships to help students in need through the Basic Needs Closet, creating the Behavioral Health Consortium, and managing Delaware’s robust pandemic recovery, and I'm ready to lead on day one."[8] Hall-Long said her priorities as governor would include “growing our state’s workforce, implementing universal childcare and early education, supporting sustainable growth and an economy that works for everyone, increasing access to affordable housing, and protecting our environment from climate change and pollution.”[9]
O’Mara earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and Oxford University before serving as a University Fellow at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.[10] He earned a master's degree from Syracuse University and was an adjunct professor of climate change and environmental justice at the University of Delaware.[11][10] O’Mara was the Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from 2009-2014 and was the chief executive officer of the National Wildlife Federation at the time of the election.[10][12]
O’Mara described himself as the most progressive candidate, saying, “I’m running for governor to offer an ambitious agenda and provide a progressive alternative on the ballot for Democrats. Being the First State can’t just be our history, it has to be our future.”[13] O’Mara’s top priorities included updating the public school funding formula, providing universal pre-K and free school meals, and achieving 100% clean electricity.[14][15]
At the time of the election, Delaware had a Democratic trifecta, meaning the Democratic Party controlled the governorship and both chambers of the state legislature. As of the 2024 primary, Delaware had not had a Republican governor since 1992.
This page focuses on Delaware's Democratic Party gubernatorial primary. For more in-depth information on Delaware's Republican gubernatorial primary and the general election, see the following pages:
- Delaware gubernatorial election, 2024 (September 10 Republican primary)
- Delaware gubernatorial election, 2024
Candidates and election results
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Governor of Delaware
Matt Meyer defeated Bethany Hall-Long and Collin O'Mara in the Democratic primary for Governor of Delaware on September 10, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Matt Meyer ![]() | 47.0 | 40,518 |
![]() | Bethany Hall-Long | 36.6 | 31,588 | |
Collin O'Mara | 16.4 | 14,142 |
Total votes: 86,248 | ||||
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Voting information
- See also: Voting in Delaware
Candidate comparison
Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office:
- Lieutenant Governor of Delaware (Assumed office: 2017)
- Delaware State Senate (2008-2017)
- Delaware House of Representatives (2002-2008)
Biography: Hall-Long earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Thomas Jefferson University, a master’s degree in nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina, and a doctorate in health policy and nursing administration from George Mason University. She worked as a nurse and taught at the University of Delaware.
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Sources: Bethany Hall-Long 2024 campaign website, “Education,” accessed August 14, 2024; Delaware Live, “The 5 candidates for governor talk education in Delaware,” May 9, 2024; WHYY News, “Delaware’s primary is a year away, but Dems Hall-Long and Meyer are staking their claim to succeed Gov. Carney,” September 25, 2023; Bethany Hall-Long 2024 campaign website, “Economic Development,” accessed August 14, 2024; Bethany Hall-Long 2024 campaign website, “Housing,” accessed August 14, 2024 ; Bethany Hall-Long 2024 campaign website, “About,” accessed August 14, 2024; Delaware.gov, “Office of the Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long,” accessed August 14, 2024
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Delaware in 2024.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Submitted Biography: "I am a former 6th and 7th grade math teacher and small business owner who has served as New Castle County Executive since 2017. As the leader of Delaware’s largest local government, I have worked to deliver real results for Delaware’s working families. My administration has made historic investments in education, expanded access to affordable housing, tackled gun violence, and led on criminal justice reform. In my 8 years leading our state’s largest county, we created over 13,000 jobs, improved accountability, transparency and ethics in government, created the state’s largest and most comprehensive emergency shelter, cut taxes for the first time in over 50 years, improved public health, and strengthened emergency services. I am running for Governor to bring that same result-driven leadership across our state by creating an effective government that reflects our values and priorities. I am also a proud husband and father. My wife Lauren is an emergency room physician. Our son, Levi, is 6 months old and loves story time but hates car seats."
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Delaware in 2024.
Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Political Office: None
Biography: O’Mara earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and Oxford University and a master's degree in public administration from Syracuse University. He was an adjunct professor on climate change and environmental justice at the University of Delaware. O’Mara served as Secretary of Natural Resources and Environmental Control from 2009 to 2014. He was also the CEO of the National Wildlife Federation.
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Sources: Delaware Public Media, “Former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara officially joins 2024 governor's race,” March 13, 2024; Collin O’Mara 2024 campaign website, “Priorities,” accessed August 14, 2024; WDEL, “Democratic gubernatorial candidates debate over campaign finances and more in WDEL debate,” August 13, 2024; Collin O’Mara 2024 campaign website, “Meet Collin,” accessed August 22, 2024; Linkedin, "Collin O'Mara," accessed August 22, 2024
This information was current as of the candidate's run for Governor of Delaware in 2024.
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Matt Meyer (D)
I am running to expand access to affordable housing and lower the cost of living so working families can finally get ahead.
I am running to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of our healthcare system by reducing wait times and limiting costs.

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)
Leadership matters. And it starts with listening, building an inclusive government that works every day to deliver real progress to real people.
Being governor means being a steward of our state's values, resources, and aspirations. We will embrace this responsibility and deliver for all Delawareans.
Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)

Matt Meyer (D)
Campaign ads
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Endorsements
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Election competitiveness
Polls
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Race ratings
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- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[18]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[19][20][21]
Race ratings: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2024 | |||||||||
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November 5, 2024 | October 29, 2024 | October 22, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | ||||||
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | Solid Democratic | |||||
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | Safe Democratic | |||||
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Election spending
Campaign finance
Candidates in this election submitted campaign finance reports to the Delaware Department of Elections. Click here to access those reports.
Satellite spending
Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[22][23][24]
If available, this section includes links to online resources tracking satellite spending in this election. To notify us of a resource to add, email us.
Noteworthy events
Campaign finance violations
In September 2023, staff on the Hall-Long campaign discovered discrepancies while reviewing years of campaign finance reports.[25]
In November 2023, Hall-Long submitted several years of amended campaign finance reports, acknowledging that she and her husband had made campaign-related expenses that had not been properly reported. According to election officials, the amended reports still did not bring Hall-Long into compliance with state campaign finance laws.[25]
On July 13, 2024, the Delaware Department of Elections released a report that found improprieties in the campaign finances of Hall-Long. Hall-Long said in a statement, “As I’ve always done, I have voluntarily cooperated with the Delaware Department of Elections and I will continue to do just that.”[25]
Election analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
- Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
- State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
- Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.
Cook PVI by congressional district
Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Delaware, 2024 | |||
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District | Incumbent | Party | PVI |
Delaware's At-Large | Open (Lisa Blunt Rochester) | ![]() |
D+7 |
2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines
2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Delaware[26] | ||||
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District | Joe Biden ![]() |
Donald Trump ![]() | ||
Delaware's At-Large | 58.8% | 39.8% |
2012-2020
How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:
County-level voting pattern categories | |||||||
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Democratic | |||||||
Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Democratic | D | D | D | ||||
Trending Democratic | R | D | D | ||||
Battleground Democratic | D | R | D | ||||
New Democratic | R | R | D | ||||
Republican | |||||||
Status | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | ||||
Solid Republican | R | R | R | ||||
Trending Republican | D | R | R | ||||
Battleground Republican | R | D | R | ||||
New Republican | D | D | R |
Following the 2020 presidential election, 57.7% of Delawareans lived in New Castle County, the state's one Solid Democratic county, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 24.0% lived in Sussex County, the state's one Solid Republican county. Overall, Delaware was Solid Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Delaware following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.
Delaware county-level statistics, 2020 | |||||||
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Solid Democratic | 1 | 57.7% | |||||
Solid Republican | 1 | 24.0% | |||||
Battleground Democratic | 1 | 18.4% | |||||
Total voted Democratic | 2 | 76.0% | |||||
Total voted Republican | 1 | 24.0% |
Historical voting trends
Delaware presidential election results (1900-2020)
- 15 Democratic wins
- 16 Republican wins
Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 |
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Winning Party | R | R | R | D | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | R | R | R | D | D | R | R | D | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.
U.S. Senate elections
The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Delaware.
U.S. Senate election results in Delaware | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2020 | 59.4%![]() |
37.9%![]() |
2018 | 60.0%![]() |
37.8%![]() |
2014 | 55.8%![]() |
42.4%![]() |
2012 | 66.4%![]() |
29.0%![]() |
2010 | 56.6%![]() |
40.0%![]() |
Average | 59.6 | 37.4 |
Gubernatorial elections
- See also: Governor of Delaware
The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Delaware.
Gubernatorial election results in Delaware | ||
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Race | Winner | Runner up |
2016 | 59.5%![]() |
38.6%![]() |
2012 | 58.3%![]() |
39.2%![]() |
2008 | 69.3%![]() |
28.6%![]() |
2004 | 67.5%![]() |
32.1%![]() |
2000 | 50.9%![]() |
45.8%![]() |
Average | 61.1 | 36.9 |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Delaware's congressional delegation as of May 2024.
Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Delaware | |||
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Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
Democratic | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 1 | 3 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Delaware's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.
State executive officials in Delaware, May 2024 | |
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Governor | ![]() |
Lieutenant Governor | ![]() |
Secretary of State | ![]() |
Attorney General | ![]() |
State legislature
Delaware State Senate
Party | As of February 2024 | |
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Democratic Party | 15 | |
Republican Party | 6 | |
Other | 0 | |
Vacancies | 0 | |
Total | 21 |
Delaware House of Representatives
Party | As of February 2024 | |
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Democratic Party | 26 | |
Republican Party | 15 | |
Other | 0 | |
Vacancies | 0 | |
Total | 41 |
Trifecta control
The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.
Delaware Party Control: 1992-2024
Sixteen years of Democratic trifectas • No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 |
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Governor | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
House | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D |
The table below details demographic data in Delaware and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.
Demographic Data for Delaware | ||
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Delaware | United States | |
Population | 989,948 | 331,449,281 |
Land area (sq mi) | 1,948 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White | 63.8% | 65.9% |
Black/African American | 22% | 12.5% |
Asian | 4.1% | 5.8% |
Native American | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.2% |
Other (single race) | 3.3% | 6% |
Multiple | 6.5% | 8.8% |
Hispanic/Latino | 9.9% | 18.7% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate | 91.2% | 89.1% |
College graduation rate | 34.5% | 34.3% |
Income | ||
Median household income | $79,325 | $75,149 |
Persons below poverty level | 7.5% | 8.8% |
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022). | ||
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
State profile
Demographic data for Delaware | ||
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Delaware | U.S. | |
Total population: | 944,076 | 316,515,021 |
Land area (sq mi): | 1,949 | 3,531,905 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White: | 69.4% | 73.6% |
Black/African American: | 21.6% | 12.6% |
Asian: | 3.6% | 5.1% |
Native American: | 0.3% | 0.8% |
Pacific Islander: | 0% | 0.2% |
Two or more: | 2.7% | 3% |
Hispanic/Latino: | 8.7% | 17.1% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate: | 88.4% | 86.7% |
College graduation rate: | 30% | 29.8% |
Income | ||
Median household income: | $60,509 | $53,889 |
Persons below poverty level: | 13.9% | 11.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015) Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Delaware. **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
Presidential voting pattern
- See also: Presidential voting trends in Delaware
Delaware voted for the Democratic candidate in all seven presidential elections between 2000 and 2024.
Pivot Counties (2016)
Ballotpedia identified 206 counties that voted for Donald Trump (R) in 2016 after voting for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012. Collectively, Trump won these Pivot Counties by more than 580,000 votes. Of these 206 counties, one is located in Delaware, accounting for 0.5 percent of the total pivot counties.[27] As of May 2017, eight state House districts and five state Senate districts intersected with a Pivot County in Delaware. The state has one at-large congressional district.
Pivot Counties (2020)
In 2020, Ballotpedia re-examined the 206 Pivot Counties to view their voting patterns following that year's presidential election. Ballotpedia defined those won by Trump won as Retained Pivot Counties and those won by Joe Biden (D) as Boomerang Pivot Counties. Nationwide, there were 181 Retained Pivot Counties and 25 Boomerang Pivot Counties. Delaware had one Boomerang Pivot County, 4.00% of all Boomerang Pivot Counties.
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Election context
Ballot access requirements
The table below details filing requirements for gubernatorial candidates in Delaware in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Delaware, click here.
Filing requirements for gubernatorial candidates, 2024 | ||||||
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State | Office | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source | Qualifications |
Delaware | Governor | N/A | Set by party[28] | 7/9/2024 | Source | Must be at least 30 years old, have resided in the state for six years, and have been a U.S. citizen and inhabitant for 12 years. |
Past elections
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2012.
2020
- See also: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2020
General election candidates
- John C. Carney Jr. (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔
- Julianne Murray (Republican Party)
- Kathy DeMatteis (Independent Party)
- John Machurek (Libertarian Party)
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Democratic primary candidates
- John C. Carney Jr. (Incumbent) ✔
- David Lamar Williams Jr.
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Republican primary candidates
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2016
- See also: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2016
The general election for governor was held on November 8, 2016.
John Carney defeated Colin Bonini, Andrew Groff, Sean Goward, and Benjamin Hollinger in the Delaware governor election.
Delaware Governor, 2016 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
58.34% | 248,404 | |
Republican | Colin Bonini | 39.19% | 166,852 | |
Green | Andrew Groff | 1.40% | 5,951 | |
Libertarian | Sean Goward | 1.07% | 4,577 | |
Write-in | Benjamin Hollinger | 0.00% | 0 | |
Total Votes | 425,784 | |||
Source: Delaware Secretary of State |
2012
- See also: Delaware gubernatorial election, 2012
Incumbent Jack Markell (D) defeated challengers Jeff Cragg (R), Jesse McVay (L) and Mark Joseph Perri (G) in the November 6, 2012 general election.
Governor of Delaware General Election, 2012 | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
Democratic | ![]() |
69.3% | 275,993 | |
Republican | Jeff Cragg | 28.6% | 113,793 | |
Libertarian | Jesse McVay | 0.9% | 3,668 | |
Green | Mark Joseph Perri | 1.1% | 4,575 | |
Total Votes | 398,029 | |||
Election results via Delaware Board of Elections |
See also
Delaware | State Executive Elections | News and Analysis |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Spotlight Delaware, “Governor’s race is seeing big money – from the candidates,” April 17, 2024
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Matt Meyer 2024 campaign website, “Meet Matt,” accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ New Castle County, “Executive Office,” accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ News Journal, “Meyer officially files as a Democratic candidate for Delaware governor,” March 27, 2024
- ↑ WMDT, “Matt Meyer running for Governor with a focus on Delaware’s education system,” November 1, 2023
- ↑ CoastTV, “Carney endorses Hall-Long as Delaware's next governor,” September 12, 2023
- ↑ Delaware.gov, “Office of the Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long,” accessed August 14, 2024
- ↑ Delaware Online, “Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long files candidacy for governor, the 3rd Democrat to file,” April 17, 2024
- ↑ Coastal Point, “Hall-Long makes gubernatorial run official,” April 19, 2024
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Collin O’Mara 2024 campaign website, “Meet Collin,” accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ Linkedin, "Collin O'Mara," accessed August 22, 2024
- ↑ Delaware Public Media, “Former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara officially joins 2024 governor's race,” March 13, 2024
- ↑ Delaware Business Now, “O’Mara makes it a 3-way Dem race for Delaware governor,” March 13, 2024
- ↑ Bay to Bay News, “Former DNREC secretary O’Mara announces candidacy for Delaware governor,” March 14, 2024
- ↑ Collin O’Mara 2024 campaign website, “Priorities,” accessed August 15, 2024
- ↑ For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
- ↑ Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
- ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
- ↑ 25.0 25.1 25.2 The Associated Press, "Delaware gubernatorial candidate calls for investigation into primary rival’s campaign finances," accessed August 2, 2024
- ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed December 15, 2023
- ↑ The raw data for this study was provided by Dave Leip of Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections.
- ↑ Not more than 1% of total salary.
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