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Delaware, United States
Delaware US Presidential Election 2024: Delaware, one of the smallest US states, held the final vote along with the rest of America on Nov 5. Here's all you need to know about the Delaware US Presidential Election 2024 — Voting, Result info, Candidates and more.
Delaware population, registered voters and more
Delaware is the second-smallest state and the sixth least populous state in the US. It is also the sixth-most densely populated state in the US.
Historically, the state was considered a swing state, i.e., a battleground state — where both major political parties, Democratic and Republican, had nearly equal support among voters. However, in the 21st century, Delaware has become a deeply blue state and has provided double-digit wins to Democrats since 2008.
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Delaware has a population of just around 1.03 million people.
Of this, according to the Delaware government website, 786,577 are registered voters.
Early voting began in the state on Oct. 25, and as per local media reports, the state is witnessing higher early voter turnout than in previous years.
Which candidate was Delaware backing in the US Elections 2024?
As mentioned previously, in the 21st century, Delaware is a blue state and usually votes for the Democrat party.
As per poll data compiled by ABC News, staying true to its status as a blue state, Delaware was backing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. While 54 per cent of the state population prefers Harris, only 37 per cent voiced their support for Republican nominee Donald Trump.
How many Senate seats were up for election in Delaware? Who are the candidates?
Elections to the Delaware State Senate were also be held on November 5, 2024, alongside the other 2024 United States elections. Voters in the state elected one of its two representatives for the upper chamber of the United States Congress — the US Senate.
The candidates in the race were:
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democrat)
- Eric Hansen (Republican)
- Michael Katz (Independent)
The winner is Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester.
How many House of Representatives seats were up for election in Delaware? Who were the candidates, and who are the winners?
On Nov 5, Delaware elected one (1) US representative. The small state only has one seat in the US state.
- Sarah McBride (Democrat)
- John J. Whalen III (Republican)
The winner is Democrat Sarah McBride.
Who won the presidential election in the state in 2020?
In the 2020 US Presidential elections, Delaware selected Biden by a margin of 18.98 percentage points — 296,268 votes (58.78 per cent). Meanwhile, Republican Donald Trump received 39.8 per cent of votes.
Election results Delaware 2024
Staying true to its status as a blue state, Delaware voted for Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris, who won the state's three electoral votes with 56.6 per cent votes.