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Delaware Politics News

For readers in Delaware, this page covers state elections, legislation, government policy, public opinion and official actions. Reporting encompasses the activities of the legislature and the administration to explain developments in the state.

McBride Wins Delaware House Seat Over Arminio

McBride Wins Delaware House Seat Over Arminio

Unofficial results show Sarah McBride with 64.34% of the vote in the November 3 general election for Delaware's U.S. House seat.

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Do you think the country is headed in the right direction?


Elections

Elections

Coons Wins Fourth Term in Delaware Senate Race

Democrat Chris Coons defeated Republican Mike Katz to retain his U.S. Senate seat for another six-year term.


Legislative Policy

Live Poll

Do you believe new insurance settlement protections will lead to higher premium costs for you?

Legislative Policy

Delaware Governor Signs New Auto Settlement Law

Governor Matt Meyer signed Senate Bill 189 to grant injury victims a 15-day window to cancel certain settlement agreements.

Delaware Governor Signs New Auto Settlement Law

Law

Live Poll

Should insurance companies be permitted to claw back funds contributed to legal settlements?

Law

Delaware Judge Certified Appeal Over $50 Million AIG Ruling

A Superior Court judge authorized an immediate appeal regarding a dispute over insurance funds from a construction settlement.

Delaware Judge Certified Appeal Over $50 Million AIG Ruling

Government

Live Poll

Do you think your state government is becoming more efficient than it was?

Government

Delaware Report Logs $117 Million in Efficiency Savings

Governor Matt Meyer's annual Government Efficiency and Accountability Review tracks 164 state agency projects.

Delaware Report Logs $117 Million in Efficiency Savings

Military

Live Poll

Should federal grants prioritize states that have not previously received funding?

Military

Delaware Awarded VA Suicide Prevention Grant

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs awarded $626,870 to the Mental Health Association in Delaware.

Delaware Awarded VA Suicide Prevention Grant

More in Politics

Day to day, that means election results, major legislation, city council decisions, and policy statements that generate debate. Coverage extends from the capital to the rural counties where state policy meets public service. Legislative sessions follow a distinct seasonal cycle that dictates the pace of decision-making. Public opinion and shifts in voter sentiment remain the most frequent drivers of political discussion.