Tag: delaware
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Candidate filing period for congressional races to end in Delaware
The statewide filing deadline to run for elected office in Delaware is on July 14, 2020. Prospective candidates may file for the following congressional offices: U.S. Senate: The Class II Senate seat held by Chris Coons (D) is up for election. U.S. House: Delaware’s one at-large congressional district seat is also up for election. Lisa…
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Delaware Governor will end travel restrictions June 1
On May 26, Gov. John Carney (D) announced that restrictions on travelers entering Delaware will expire on June 1, the same day the state is scheduled to begin the first phase of its reopening plan. Carney issued the restrictions, which require travelers who enter the state to self-quarantine for 14 days, on March 29 in…
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Delaware postpones presidential preference primary a second time
On May 7, Delaware Gov. John Carney (D) announced a further postponement of the state's presidential primary, this time to July 7. The presidential primary, which was originally scheduled to take place on April 28, was first postponed to June 2. Carney also announced that the state would mail absentee ballot applications automatically to all…