Kathy Jennings
2019 - Present
2027
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Kathy Jennings (Democratic Party) is the Attorney General of Delaware. She assumed office on January 1, 2019. Her current term ends on January 5, 2027.
Jennings (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Attorney General of Delaware. She declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on September 15, 2026.[source]
Jennings succeeded Matthew Denn (D), who served from 2015 to 2018.
Jennings won the Democratic primary for attorney general against three challengers on September 6, 2018. She went on to win the open general election on November 6, 2018, defeating Republican Bernard Pepukayi with 61.3 percent of the vote.
Biography
Jennings was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. She attended the University of Delaware and Villanova University Law School.[1]
Jennings worked as the Delaware state prosecutor from 2011 to 2017. In 2017, she became chief administrative officer of New Castle County. She also served as the county's public safety director. Jennings previously worked for the Delaware Department of Justice, as the Delaware state prosecutor, and as chief deputy attorney general for the Delaware DOJ. Jennings also worked in private practice.[1]
Political career
Delaware Attorney General (2019-present)
Jennings became the 46th attorney general of Delaware on January 1, 2019. She was first elected to the position on November 6, 2018. She succeeded Matthew Denn (D).
Elections
2026
See also: Delaware Attorney General election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on September 15, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Attorney General of Delaware
Incumbent Kathy Jennings is running in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Delaware on September 15, 2026.
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2022
See also: Delaware Attorney General election, 2022
General election
General election for Attorney General of Delaware
Incumbent Kathy Jennings defeated Julianne Murray in the general election for Attorney General of Delaware on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Jennings (D) | 53.8 | 171,837 |
 | Julianne Murray (R) | 46.2 | 147,369 | |
| Total votes: 319,206 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kathy Jennings advanced from the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Delaware.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Julianne Murray advanced from the Republican primary for Attorney General of Delaware.
2018
- See also: Delaware Attorney General election, 2018
General election
General election for Attorney General of Delaware
Kathy Jennings defeated Bernard Pepukayi in the general election for Attorney General of Delaware on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Jennings (D) | 61.3 | 218,351 |
| Bernard Pepukayi (R) | 38.7 | 137,730 | ||
| Total votes: 356,081 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Attorney General of Delaware
Kathy Jennings defeated LaKresha Roberts, Chris Johnson, and Tim Mullaney in the Democratic primary for Attorney General of Delaware on September 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kathy Jennings | 56.6 | 46,038 |
| LaKresha Roberts | 21.6 | 17,584 | ||
| Chris Johnson | 15.0 | 12,195 | ||
| Tim Mullaney | 6.8 | 5,513 | ||
| Total votes: 81,330 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Attorney General of Delaware
Bernard Pepukayi advanced from the Republican primary for Attorney General of Delaware on September 6, 2018.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Notable endorsements
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Personal
When she was elected attorney general, Jennings had two children.[1]
Campaign themes
2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
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Attorney General of Delaware 2019-Present |
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