2024 Delaware gubernatorial election

2024 Delaware gubernatorial election
November 5, 2024
 
Nominee Matt Meyer Mike Ramone
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 279,585 219,050
Percentage 56.07% 43.93%
County results
Meyer:      50–60%      60–70%
Ramone:      50–60%
Governor before election

John Carney
Democratic

Elected Governor

Matt Meyer
Democratic

The 2024 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect the governor of Delaware.[1] Incumbent Governor John Carney was term limited through the state's constitution and could not run for reelection to a third term.[2]

Background

Eligibility and requirements

Section 6 of the Delaware Constitution states for a person to serve as governor must:

  • be a citizen of the United States for at least 12 years
  • be at least 30 years old.
  • be a permanent resident of Delaware for at least six years.

The state's constitution forbids anyone from being elected governor more than twice.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "2024 United States gubernatorial elections", Wikipedia, 2023-04-06, retrieved 2023-04-07
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Article III, Delaware Constitution". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-07.
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