2024 Delaware gubernatorial election

Last updated

2024 Delaware gubernatorial election
Flag of Delaware.svg
←  2020 November 5, 20242028 →
 
Party Democratic Republican
Incumbent Governor

John Carney
Democratic



The 2024 Delaware gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the governor of the U.S. state of Delaware, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Carney is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office. [lower-alpha 1] Primary elections will take place on September 3, 2024. [1]

Contents

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Declined

Endorsements

Bethany Hall-Long
Statewide officials
Matt Meyer
State legislators
Collin O'Mara
Organizations

Polling

Poll sourceDate(s)
administered		Sample
size [lower-alpha 2] 		Margin
of error		Bethany
Hall-Long		Matt
Meyer		Undecided
Public Policy Polling (D) [upper-alpha 1] January 10–11, 2024643 (LV)± 3.9%30%23%47%

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Withdrawn

General election

Predictions

SourceRankingAs of
The Cook Political Report [14] Solid DJuly 21, 2023
Inside Elections [15] Solid DJuly 14, 2023
Sabato's Crystal Ball [16] Safe DJuly 13, 2023
Elections Daily [17] Safe DJuly 12, 2023

Notes

  1. ↑ Delaware is one of the nine states and one territory of the United States that limit governors to two terms for life in their constitutions, along with Arkansas, California, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, North Dakota, the Northern Mariana Islands and Oklahoma.
  2. ↑ Key:
    A – all adults
    RV – registered voters
    LV – likely voters
    V – unclear
  1. ↑ Poll sponsored by Hall-Long's campaign

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2008 Delaware gubernatorial election</span> Election in the United States

The 2008 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 2008, coinciding with the United States presidential election. Democratic state Treasurer Jack Markell defeated Republican William Swain Lee in a landslide, succeeding incumbent Ruth Ann Minner, also a Democrat, who was prevented from running for a third term.

The Delaware Democratic Party (DelDems) is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is headquartered in New Castle County and chaired by Erik Raser-Schramm.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Republican State Committee of Delaware</span> Delaware affiliate of the Republican Party

The Republican State Committee of Delaware is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in Delaware. It has regional offices in Dover, Newark, North Wilmington, and Georgetown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2012 Utah gubernatorial election</span>

The 2012 Utah gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 2012. It was won by Republican incumbent Governor Gary Herbert.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Delaware gubernatorial election</span> U.S. governor election

The 2016 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2016, to elect the Governor of Delaware, concurrently with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate in other states and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware</span> Election in Delaware

The 2016 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware was held on November 8, 2016, to elect the U.S. representative from the state of Delaware from Delaware's at-large congressional district. The election coincided with the 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on September 13.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2016 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election</span> Election for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware

The 2016 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2016, coinciding with the Delaware gubernatorial election. The office had been vacant since former Democratic lieutenant governor Matthew Denn was inaugurated as attorney general on January 6, 2015.

Matthew S. Meyer is an American politician and attorney who is currently serving his second term as New Castle county executive. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected New Castle county executive in 2016 and again in 2020. He has been described as a progressive.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 United States gubernatorial elections</span>

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 3, 2020, in 11 states and two territories. The previous gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2016, except in New Hampshire and Vermont where governors only serve two-year terms. These two states elected their current governors in 2018. Nine state governors ran for reelection and all nine won, while Democrat Steve Bullock of Montana could not run again due to term limits and Republican Gary Herbert of Utah decided to retire at the end of his term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Montana gubernatorial election</span> American election

The 2020 Montana gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the next governor of Montana, concurrently with the U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives and various state and local elections. It resulted in voters selecting Greg Gianforte over Mike Cooney. Incumbent Democratic governor Steve Bullock was term-limited and could not seek a third consecutive term in office, and he ran unsuccessfully for Montana's Class II Senate seat.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Delaware gubernatorial election</span> Elections in Delaware

The 2020 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the Governor of Delaware, concurrently with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Governor John Carney was re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican Julianne Murray in a landslide.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election</span> Election in Delaware

The 2020 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 2020, to elect the Lieutenant Governor of Delaware, concurrently with the 2020 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and elections to the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long won re-election to a second term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States Senate election in Delaware</span>

The 2024 United States Senate election in Delaware will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Delaware. Primary elections will take place on September 3, 2024. Incumbent Democrat Tom Carper, who was re-elected with 60.0% of the vote in 2018, has announced he will not seek re-election to a fifth term in office.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Minnesota

The 2022 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 2022, to elect the governor of Minnesota. Incumbent Democratic (DFL) Governor Tim Walz defeated the Republican nominee, former state senator Scott Jensen, winning a second term.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election</span>

The 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 2023, to elect the governor and lieutenant governor of Kentucky. Incumbent Democratic governor Andy Beshear won re-election to a second term, defeating Republican state Attorney General Daniel Cameron.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Missouri gubernatorial election</span> Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Missouri

The 2024 Missouri gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the governor of Missouri, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Parson is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a second full term in office due to having served more than two years of predecessor Eric Greitens' unexpired term following his resignation in June 2018. Primary elections will take place on August 6, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States gubernatorial elections</span>

United States gubernatorial elections are scheduled to be held on November 5, 2024, in 11 states and two territories. The previous gubernatorial elections for this group of states took place in 2020, except in New Hampshire and Vermont where governors only serve two-year terms and elected their governors in 2022. In addition to state gubernatorial elections, the territories of American Samoa and Puerto Rico will also hold elections for their governors.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Utah gubernatorial election</span>

The 2024 Utah gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the governor of Utah, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Governor Spencer Cox is running for re-election to a second term in office. Primary elections will take place on June 25, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware</span> U.S. House election in Delaware

The 2024 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States House of Representatives to represent the state of Delaware from its at-large congressional district. The election will coincide with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the U.S. House, elections to the United States Senate, and various other state and local elections.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2024 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election</span> Election for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware

The 2024 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 5, 2024, to elect the lieutenant governor of Delaware, concurrently with the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as well as elections to the United States Senate, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various other state and local elections. Incumbent Democratic Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to a third term in office; she is instead running for governor. The filing deadline is July 9, 2024, with primaries being held on September 10.

References

  1. ↑ "2024 State Primary Election Dates". www.ncsl.org. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
  2. ↑ Newman, Meredith (September 12, 2023). "Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long announces 2024 run for governor. To face Matt Meyer in primary". Delaware Online . Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ Newman, Meredith (June 6, 2023). "New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer becomes first to enter 2024 governor's race". Delaware News-Journal .
  4. ↑ Petrowich, Sarah (March 14, 2024). "Former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara officially joins 2024 governor's race". WDDE . Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Ballots & Boundaries". Bloomberg Government . May 26, 2023.
  6. ↑ Newman, Meredith (July 19, 2023). "State Treasurer Colleen Davis enters race for Delaware's US House seat". The News Journal . Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  7. ↑ Frazier, Kierra (June 21, 2023). "Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester launches bid for Senate seat in Delaware". POLITICO. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Governor John Carney endorses Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long for governor". Delaware Public Media . September 13, 2023. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
  9. ↑ Edelen, Joseph. "Delaware gubernatorial candidates pick up General Assembly endorsements". Bay to Bay News. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ Fries, Amanda (May 2, 2024). "Who has Working Families endorsed for Delaware governor, General Assembly?". The News Journal . Retrieved May 4, 2024.
  11. ↑ Petrowich, Sarah (December 5, 2023). "First GOP candidate joins 2024 Delaware governor's race". WDDE . Retrieved January 29, 2024.
  12. ↑ Fowser, Mark (May 3, 2024). "House GOP Leader Mike Ramone announces campaign for Governor". WDEL . Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  13. ↑ Fries, Amanda (May 6, 2024). "Delaware GOP chair won't run for governor now that House Rep. Mike Ramone plans to run". The News Journal . Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  14. ↑ "2024 Governor Race ratings". The Cook Political Report. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Gubernatorial Ratings". Inside Elections . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  16. ↑ "2024 Gubernatorial race ratings". Sabato's Crystal Ball . Retrieved July 24, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Election Ratings". Elections Daily. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 24, 2023.
Official campaign websites
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.