Delaware
Population: 817,491
Size: 1,954 sq. miles
Primary election: Tues. Feb 5 2008
General election: Tues. Nov 4 2008
Last Presidential election results:
(Kerry) 53.3% v. 45.8%
Lower House
Total seats: 41
Party breakdown: 18D/21R
Term length: 2 years
Next Election: 2008
Upper House
Total seats: 21
Party breakdown: 13D/8R
Term length: 4 years
Next Election: 2010
Constitutional Offices
Governor: D
Lt. Governor: D
Secretary of State: D
Attorny General: D
Next election: 2008
Senate
Joseph Biden (D)
Next election: 2008
Challengers:
Thomas Carper (D)
Next election: 2012
Challengers:
House of Representatives
Seats in house: 1
Party breakdown: 1(R)
Competitive districts:
Delaware Democratic Party
P.O. Box 2065 - Google Maps
Wilmington, DE 19899
(800) 685-5544
delaware@deldems.org
www.deldems.org
The leadership in both houses is responsible for drawing separate plans for their respective houses, but the Governor has veto power. The legislature is responsible for the congressional redistricting plan.