Why Should Delaware Care?
Delaware’s governor manages state agencies, has the power to veto proposed laws, and sets the tone for how the state government spends money each year. Six different candidates are attempting to capture voters’ support ahead of the pivotal Sept. 10 primary election.

This year’s race for the governor’s mansion has been the most heated in nearly two decades, with three experienced candidates running for Delaware’s coveted Democratic nomination while a veteran Republican legislator competes against two newcomers.

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long is vying for the Democratic nomination along with New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former state environmental secretary Collin O’Mara. Meanwhile, Rep. Michael Ramone is running for the Republican nomination along with newcomers Jerry Price and Bobby Williamson.

Those races will close with a dramatic finish in less than three weeks, with the Primary Election set for Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Voters’ attention has been difficult to capture, however, with a statewide campaign season that kicked off more than a year ago and an ever-changing national presidential campaign swamping the media’s attention.

With that in mind, Spotlight Delaware is helping to get voters caught up by providing a comprehensive list of debates, forums and media coverage of the gubernatorial race to date.

Over the next week, we will also begin rolling out a unique twist on campaign coverage with issue-based stories that dive into candidate positions on topics integral to Spotlight Delaware’s mission: public education, land use, government accountability and health care.

Our coverage is easily available at spotlightdelaware.org/tag/election-2024/

Forums

Rotary Club of Wilmington forum (Aug. 15, 2024)

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