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 [1]
Wilmington, DE 19899
(800) 685-5544
delaware@deldems.org [2]
www.deldems.org [3]
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.