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Who is Kamala Harris' running mate? A look at the candidates with VP pick expected soon
The Harris campaign will visit multiple battleground states with her future running mate next week. Here's a look at who Kamala Harris might pick.
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Delaware Republican running for governor aims to flip one-party rule in Biden's home state after three decades
Mike Ramone, running to become Delaware's first GOP governor in 32 years, said he plans to beat one-party rule in President Biden's home state.
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Candidates for governor, Wilmington mayor, NCCo executive to participate in forums
The three forums hosted by the Wilmington Rotary Club are scheduled for Fridays in August.
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Delaware's governor race gets crowded with 3-way primary for Republicans, Democrats
With a third Republican filing candidacy for governor in Delaware, Republicans and Democrats will both have three choices for governor in the primary.
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Calls for federal probe, ending run for governor plague Lt. Gov. Hall-Long's campaign
Delaware politicians across the state have strong feelings about the forensic audit of Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign finances.
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Delaware gubernatorial candidate calls for investigation into primary rival's campaign finances
The chief executive of Delaware’s largest county is calling for a federal investigation into the campaign finances of the state’s lieutenant governor, who is his chief rival for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer held a brief news conference Monday to respond to a forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections that uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long. “Delawareans, all of us,
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Audit finds Hall-Long's campaign finances 'incomplete, inaccurate, misleading'
An audit finds Delaware gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign finance reporting to be incomplete, inaccurate and misleading.
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Outside PAC money enters Delaware governor race to boost Bethany Hall-Long's campaign
Outside PAC money is helping boost Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's campaign for Delaware governor.
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Forensic review finds improprieties in Delaware gubernatorial candidate's campaign finances
A forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections has uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Delaware’s lieutenant governor, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. The elections department hired Pennsylvania-based Forensic Litigation Consultants in January amid widespread scrutiny of Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign finances. Jeffrey Lampinski, a certified fraud examiner, found among other things that Hall-Long and her husband had received
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When would a Vance-Shapiro debate happen? What history suggests
When would Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, the potential pick as Kamala Harris' running mate, debate Trump VP pick JD Vance?
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When is Biden speaking? Watch Joe Biden speech tonight from the Oval Office
President Joe Biden will address the nation from the Oval Office tonight for the first time since announcing he will not seek reelection. How to watch
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Joe Biden to address nation Wednesday in first public-facing appearance since decision
The address comes three days after the President Joe Biden's announcement that he will not seek reelection.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro among contenders for Kamala Harris VP pick. Here's why
Neighboring Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is among the Democrats on Vice President Kamala Harris' short list for vice president candidates.
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First woman, Black, Asian American VP resonates in diversifying Delaware
As the nation's first multiracial and female Vice President, Kamala Harris also represents as a beacon to Delawareans.
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VP Kamala Harris gives first address in Wilmington, with Joe Biden joining by phone
Kamala Harris will speak from Biden headquarters in Wilmington Monday, which is expected to transition to hers as she mounts her campaign.
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With Biden out, will Delaware Democratic Party support VP Kamala Harris?
Since Biden's announcement, Democratic delegates have to decide where they'll throw their support. Here's what we know.
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Kamala Harris is running for president as Joe Biden steps aside. Who will be her VP?
Kamala Harris announced her campaign for president after Joe Biden stepped aside. Here are potential candidates who could serve as her vice president.
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In a historic move, Joe Biden suspends 2024 re-election campaign. Here is what we know
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he is suspending his campaign for re-election and supporting Kamala Harris for president.
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Harris endorsements: See who has endorsed Kamala Harris for president as Biden steps aside
VP Kamala Harris announced she will seek the 2024 Democratic nomination after Biden stepped aside. Her endorsements and how she stacks up vs. Trump.
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Who gets President Biden's delegates? How many does Delaware have
With President Biden dropping out of the presidential race, who gets his delegates from Delaware?
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What happens now that Biden is out? Next steps for Democrats
President Joe Biden gives into the pressure to bow out of the November election. So what happens now.
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Live updates: Delaware's political leaders weigh in after Biden drops out of election race
The president and other Democrats have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
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When is the DNC 2024? Who will replace Joe Biden as Democratic National Convention nears
As the Democratic National Convention nears, all eyes are on who will replace Joe Biden after the president announced he will not seek a second term.
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What happens to Joe Biden's delegates after president drops out of election
President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic presidential nominee
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What happens if Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race?
Pressure is mounting for President Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race of 2024. But what would happen if and when he did?
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Here's who the Delaware Democratic Party endorsed for state, federal races
The Delaware Democratic Party announced endorsements which included support for candidates in three races where they face Democratic challengers.
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Biden tests positive for COVID, will self-isolate in Delaware
LAS VEGAS (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden, under pressure from fellow Democrats to drop his re-election campaign, tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Las Vegas on Wednesday and is self-isolating after experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the positive test for the 81-year-old Democrat after Biden cancelled a speech due to the diagnosis. As he boarded Air Force One to depart Las Vegas to recuperate in Delaware, Bid
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When is the DNC? When Democratic National Convention starts, will Biden drop out?
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is set amidst calls for President Joe Biden to resign after a poor debate performance against Donald Trump.
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The veteran Delaware politician who wouldn't retire. It's not who you think
Despite concerns he was too old and his fitness was questionable, the Delaware dean of politics was clear: he was staying in the race. It's not Biden.
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Delaware Supreme Court reverses ruling invalidating early voting and permanent absentee status laws
Delaware’s Supreme Court on Friday reversed a judge’s ruling that state laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status are unconstitutional. The Supreme Court did not address the merits of the case, but it instead found only that the plaintiffs, a state elections inspector and a Republican lawmaker, did not have legal standing to challenge the laws. Justice Gary Traynor said elections inspector Michael Mennella and Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker had not met their burden of esta
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Delaware's early voting, mail-in ballot rules reinstated with latest Supreme Court ruling
The Delaware State Supreme Court has reinstated the state's provisions allowing early in-person voting and permanent absentee voter registration.
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Here's when Biden and Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024
Presumptive Democratic and Republican nominees President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are set to debate this month. Here's how to watch.
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Blunt Rochester files Senate candidacy, announces campaign listening tour Tuesday
If elected, Lisa Blunt Rochester would become the first Black Delawarean and the first woman to represent the First State in the U.S. Senate.
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Trump campaign funnels millions to 'mysterious' Delaware LLC: Report
A new company with unknown ownership and a near-blank website has received millions of dollars from the Trump campaign. Who is Launchpad Strategies?
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Nancy Pelosi, others endorse McBride in run for Delaware's congressional seat
State Sen. Sarah McBride received endorsement from Nancy Pelosi and others in her race for the Congressional seat in Delaware.
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Delaware House rejects expanding absentee ballot, early voting in state constitution
The Delaware General Assembly failed to approve a constitutional amendment to allow for no-excuse absentee voting.
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RFK Jr. Enlists Trump Lovers to Get on Delaware Ballot With Biden
In order to get on the ballot in President Joe Biden’s home state, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has turned to a group whose leaders include Trump supporters and election deniers, one of whom claims he was in D.C. on Jan. 6, 2021.Despite Delaware’s measly three electoral votes, the third-party candidate desperately needs to get on the ballot in enough states to have a shot at qualifying for the first presidential debate, on June 27 in Atlanta.The Biden and Trump campaigns have no interest in Kennedy jo
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Former Delaware housing authority director suspends congressional campaign pursuit
Former Delaware State Housing Authority Director Eugene Young on Wednesday announced he's suspending his congressional campaign.
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Voters approve funding boost for Smyrna schools, by 22 votes
This time, there was one ask: Securing the local share, or about $4.1 million, to build a new intermediate school. Voters said yes, narrowly.
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Delaware politely ignores Hunter Biden’s gun trial
In Wilmington, a city where everyone seemingly knows everyone, people were decidedly low-key about the most attention-grabbing local trial in recent memory.
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Fewer than 500 votes fail Cape Henlopen schools' second-chance referendum request
Cape Henlopen School District took its second try at a referendum this year — and voters still rejected.
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Former GOP lawmaker Ruth Briggs King considers run for Delaware lieutenant governor
Former Delaware state Rep. Ruth Briggs King says she wants to run for state lieutenant governor on the Republican line.
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Incumbent upset, narrow races: How Tuesday's school board elections shook out
School board elections were held in seven districts with contested races on Tuesday.
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Mayor Bill West reelected in Georgetown, beating Town Council member by 34 votes
Bill West was first elected as mayor in 2014.
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Delaware's school board election guide: Who's running in your district?
New Castle County hosts the heaviest contests in school board races, while races statewide post light competition this year.
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Delaware GOP chair won't run for governor now that House Rep. Mike Ramone plans to run
Delaware GOP chair Julianne Murray on Monday said she wouldn't run for governor now that state House Rep. Mike Ramone intends to run.
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State Rep. Mike Ramone won't seek reelection. He plans to run for Delaware governor
Delaware state Rep. Mike Ramone, a Republican, won't seek reelection to the House seat, but says he plans to run for governor.
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Rev. Al Sharpton returns to Delaware to rally voters, demand a more diverse court system
Local activists were joined by the Rev. Al Sharpton and political candidates in Wilmington to demand more diversity on Delaware courts.
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Who has Working Families endorsed for Delaware governor, General Assembly?
Working Families Party announces endorsements for Delaware governor and some General Assembly races.
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John Carney launches mayoral run, saying Delaware's success depends on Wilmington's success
Delaware Gov. John Carney officially announces run for mayor of the state's largest city.
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Delaware GOP chair says she'll run for governor, setting up a Republican primary race
Delaware GOP chair Julianne Murray plans to run for governor. She said she'll announce her run on the Republican line May 8.
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Appoquinimink voters give a yes to school funding boosts in revised referendum
Last year, voters said no. This week, they gave Appo's revised funding requests a green light.
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Who is running for Delaware General Assembly? House incumbent plans run for governor
A running list of all Delaware General Assembly races up for election in 2024.
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Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long files candidacy for governor, the 3rd Democrat to file
Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long files her candidacy for governor.
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Kathy McGuiness creates campaign committee to run for Rehoboth-area House seat
Longtime Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf is retiring.
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Who's running for office in Delaware? GOP chair drops out of governor race
Stay up-to-date on who is running for office in Delaware in 2024.
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Meyer officially files as a Democratic candidate for Delaware governor
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer officially files to run for Delaware governor on the Democratic line.
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Voters reject latest school funding boosts for Cape Henlopen
On Tuesday, Cape Henlopen School District floated debt service and operating expense requests. Voters rejected.
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Delaware calls off Republican presidential primary after Haley removes name from ballot
Delaware's Republican presidential primary is over before it even began. State lawmakers suspended the rules in the House and Senate on Tuesday to quickly pass legislation amending Delaware election law and allowing the scheduled April 2 primary to be called off. Democratic Gov. John Carney quickly added his signature.
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Delaware cancels Republican presidential primary, extending deadline for Haley to withdraw
Delaware legislators in a last-minute vote canceled the Republican presidential primary election after contender Nikki Haley withdraws from the race.
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Former DNREC Secretary Collin O'Mara is first Democrat to file for gubernatorial primary
Collin O'Mara's opponents have until July 9 to file as candidates to appear on the state primary election ballot.
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Everything you need to know about Delaware's upcoming presidential primary election
The deadline to register to vote in the presidential primary is Saturday, March 9.
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Milton voters return incumbents to council seats in Saturday election
Election results for Milton's two available Town Council have been released. Three candidates competed for two council seats.
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Joe Biden's Wilmington campaign spending: Pizzeria Bardea, The Quoin, Sweet Lucy's & more
We all know President Biden is a fan of Italian food and ice cream. It turns out so is his campaign, according to its financial disclosure statements.
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'Poor People's Campaign' in Dover March 2 to rally low-wage voters to demand change
Nationwide campaign to rally low-wage voters on issues like affordable housing and healthcare is coming to Dover Saturday, March 2 from noon to 2 p.m.
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Another yes to school funding: Colonial voters approve boosts in leap day referendums
Stepping into the leap day referendums, the state had already approved funding for maintenance and improvements on all 13 school buildings.
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Why Delaware considered revoking No Labels Party's voter registration status
No Labels Delaware worked to address issues the state elections commissioner had with the bipartisan group's actions as an Organized Voter Registrant.
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Delaware attorney general to appeal recent ruling striking down early voting
Delaware's attorney general says her office will appeal a recent decision that struck down the state's system for early voting.
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Delaware lawmakers consider options after court tosses out early voting, mail-in ballots
Recent court decisions have lawmakers considering new tactics as it relates to expanding voting rights in Delaware.
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Delaware's early voting and permanent absentee laws are unconstitutional, a judge says
Laws allowing early voting and permanent absentee status violate Delaware's constitution and are invalid, a judge ruled in a lawsuit brought by a state elections inspector and a Republican lawmaker. The laws are “inconsistent with our constitution and therefore cannot stand," Superior Court Judge Mark Conner declared in a ruling late Friday. Elections inspector Michael Mennella and Senate Minority Leader Gerald Hocker showed by “clear and convincing evidence” that the laws were unconstitutiona
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Delaware Superior Court finds early voting and permanent absentee voting unconstitutional
The Delaware Superior Court finds early voting and permanent absentee voting statutes in the state to be unconstitutional.
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Matt Meyer's gubernatorial campaign hires campaign manager to lead political team
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer's gubernatorial campaign hires a campaign manager to lead political team.
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Brandywine voters loudly support latest school funding boost in referendum
The system said stakes were high. Approval, representatives said, would be essential "to avoid devastating programmatic cuts and reduction of staff."
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Climate protesters arrested outside Biden’s campaign HQ in Delaware
Nearly two dozen people protesting Biden administration policies on climate change and the Israel-Hamas war were arrested Monday outside the president’s campaign headquarters in Wilmington, Del., according to protest group Sunrise Movement. About 100 demonstrators blockaded the headquarters, holding signs demanding action on climate change and for President Biden to back a cease-fire in the…
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How much have Delaware candidates raised and spent so far in races for US House, Senate?
State Sen. Sarah McBride has raised more than four times the amount of her closest competitor in the race for U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester's seat.
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Meyer leads among Democratic gubernatorial candidates, raising over $675K in donations
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has raised at least three times more than his Democratic opponents in the race for Delaware governor.
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Carney quickly raises $100K for Wilmington mayoral run, surpassing Jones-Potter
Delaware Gov. John Carney has quickly surpassed Wilmington mayoral candidate Velda Jones-Potter in raising campaign funds.
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Staffing changes bring 2 new faces to Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long's gubernatorial campaign
Hall-Long’s campaign announced two senior staff appointments this week – Donnie Johnson as campaign manager and Sydney Diewald as finance director.
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Jerry Clifton wins Newark's mayoral election, will finish Markham's term
Jerry Clifton won Newark's special mayoral election last night. He will finish out the remainder of Stu Markham's term.
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