Key Takeaways — Delaware
  • Harris won Delaware by +13.7 in 2024 (55.5% vs 41.8%) — Safe D, Joe Biden's home state, and one of the smallest states in the Electoral College (3 EVs)
  • Tom Carper retired in 2024 (40 years in the Senate); Lisa Blunt Rochester won his seat — the first Black woman and first woman elected to the Senate from Delaware
  • Chris Coons holds the other Senate seat (Biden's former seat), up for re-election in 2026 — rated Safe D but Coons has discussed whether to seek another term
  • Delaware is famously home to half of Fortune 500 companies due to its corporate-friendly legal system and Court of Chancery — making it the most important corporate law jurisdiction in the US
Delaware politics
Safe D — 3 Electoral Votes

Delaware

Delaware (DE) — 3 Electoral Votes · Capital: Dover · Governor: Matt Meyer (D)

2024 Presidential Election — Delaware

Source: Official 2024 General Election results — Harris +13.7. Margin: 13.7 pts.

Key Facts — Delaware

StateDelaware (DE)
CapitalDover
Population1.0M
Electoral Votes3
GovernorMatt Meyer (D)
Senator 1Tom Carper (D)
Senator 2Chris Coons (D)
Party LeanSafe D
2024 Trump41.8%
2024 Harris55.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Delaware vote in the 2024 presidential election?

Delaware voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, with Harris receiving 55.5% versus Trump's 41.8%. The state has 3 electoral votes.

Who are the current US senators from Delaware?

Delaware's two US senators are Tom Carper and Chris Coons. Both represent the state in the US Senate, where each senator serves a six-year term.

What is Delaware's political lean?

Delaware is rated "Safe D" in presidential elections. The state capital is Dover, and Delaware carries 3 electoral votes in the Electoral College.

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