2016 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election
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The 2016 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 2016, coinciding with the Delaware gubernatorial election. The office had been vacant since former Democratic lieutenant governor Matthew Denn was inaugurated as attorney general on January 6, 2015.[1]
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Sherry Dorsey Walker, Wilmington City Councilwoman and candidate for the State Senate in 2014[2]
- Brad Eaby, Kent County Levy Court Commissioner[3]
- Greg Fuller, former Sussex County Register of Wills[4]
- Bethany Hall-Long, state senator[5]
- Kathy McGuiness, Rehoboth Beach Commissioner[6]
- Ciro Poppiti, New Castle County Register of Wills[7]
Declined
[edit]- Chris Bullock, president of the New Castle County Council[8]
- Peter Schwartzkopf, Speaker of the Delaware House of Representatives[9]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bethany Hall-Long | 18,326 | 29.1 | |
| Democratic | Sherry Dorsey Walker | 13,748 | 21.8 | |
| Democratic | Kathy McGuiness | 10,860 | 17.24 | |
| Democratic | Ciro Poppiti III | 10,835 | 17.21 | |
| Democratic | Greg Fuller | 5,701 | 9.0 | |
| Democratic | Bradley Eaby | 3,522 | 5.6 | |
| Total votes | 62,992 | 100% | ||
Republican primary
[edit]State Senator Colin Bonini had announced that he was running for governor in November 2014, but reportedly was considering switching to run for lieutenant governor.[11] Bonini announced on November 23, 2015, that he would remain in the race for governor.[12]
Candidates
[edit]Declared
[edit]- La Mar Gunn, president of the NAACP of Central Delaware and nominee for Kent County Recorder of Deeds in 2014[13]
Declined
[edit]- Colin Bonini, state senator and nominee for state treasurer in 2010 (running for governor)[14][11][12]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Starkey, Jonathan (January 7, 2015). "Denn takes oath, promises action on crime". The News Journal. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ^ Starkey, Jonathan (November 10, 2015). "Dorsey Walker joins lieutenant governor race". The News Journal. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ Dawson, James (May 1, 2015). "Eaby launches bid for Lt. Gov. seat". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Bittle, Matt (April 21, 2015). "Another candidate announces run for lieutenant governor". Delaware State News. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Starkey, Jonathan (November 6, 2015). "Hall-Long launches lieutenant governor campaign". The News Journal. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ Cherry, Amy (October 26, 2015). "Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Kathy McGuiness hopes to be Delaware's next lieutenant governor". WDEL-FM. Archived from the original on October 27, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
- ^ Wilson, Xerxes (August 28, 2015). "Ciro Poppiti to announce run for lieutenant governor". The News Journal. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Wilson, Xerxes (September 2, 2015). "Bullock to run for New Castle County Council president". The News Journal. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Offredo, Jon; Starkey, Jonathan (November 6, 2014). "Stickers, parties and parade all part of Return Day". The News Journal. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
- ^ Primary Election (Official Results)
- ^ a b Starkey, Jonathan (November 14, 2015). "John Carney charts familiar course in governor run". The News Journal. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- ^ a b Starkey, Jonathan (November 23, 2015). "Sen. Colin Bonini recommits to Delaware governor campaign". The News Journal. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- ^ Morrison, James (April 22, 2016). "La Mar Gunn becomes first GOP candidate for Lt. Governor". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
- ^ Dawson, James (November 9, 2015). "Murky future for Bonini's gubernatorial bid". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
External links
[edit]Official campaign websites