McBride and Arminio to Face Delaware House Election
Sarah McBride and Joseph Arminio will compete for Delaware's U.S. House seat in the November 3 general election.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Elections
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Incumbent U.S. Representative Sarah McBride and Republican nominee Joseph Arminio will face off in the general election for Delaware's at-large congressional district on November 3. The candidates advanced to the ballot after winning their respective party primaries.
Why it matters
The winner of the November 3 contest will serve as the sole representative for Delaware in the U.S. House of Representatives, responsible for casting votes on federal legislation affecting the entire state.
The general election is determined by a single statewide vote for the at-large district, following the September 2026 Democratic primary where Sarah McBride ran unopposed. Candidates were selected through party primaries to reach the November 3 ballot.
The players
Sarah McBride
She is the incumbent U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district.
Joseph Arminio
He is the Republican nominee who won his party's primary to reach the general election ballot.
Earl Cooper
He was a candidate in the 2026 Republican primary for the U.S. House seat.
John Whalen III
He was a candidate in the 2026 Republican primary for the U.S. House seat.
The details
Sarah McBride, who first won the seat in 2024, secured her position in the general election after her September 2026 primary run. Joseph Arminio advanced to the general election after emerging from a Republican primary field that included Earl Cooper and John Whalen III.
Timeline
Sarah McBride won the U.S. House seat in 2024.
The Democratic primary took place in September 2026.
The general election for the U.S. House seat will occur on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
The election is governed by the U.S. Constitution's Article I, Section 2 mandate for House representation. This state-level contest follows the established pattern of electing one member to serve the at-large congressional district.
The outcome of this election will determine which candidate sets policy priorities for all Delaware residents at the federal level. Voters will decide on their representation in Congress for the upcoming term during the November 3 general election.
The takeaway
Delaware voters will choose their sole House representative in the upcoming general election on November 3. Residents can prepare by checking their local registration and polling information ahead of the vote.
What happens next
The general election for Delaware's at-large U.S. House seat is scheduled to take place on November 3, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the upcoming Elections in Delaware.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WHYY.
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