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Delaware governor draws criticism from fellow Democrats for vetoing doctor-assisted suicide bill
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Democratic Gov. John Carney on Friday vetoed a bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware, saying he is “fundamentally and morally opposed” to people killing themselves under the guidance of state law. Carney said in his veto letter that he has...
Delaware Democrats back Sarah McBride's bid to become first openly transgender person in US Congress
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware in November could elect the first openly transgender member of Congress and the state’s first Black U.S. senator. On Tuesday, voters in the Blue Hen State were deciding their fall nominees in several political contests, including picking Matt Meyer,...
Democratic primary for governor highlights Tuesday's elections in Delaware
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Democratic gubernatorial contest pitting Delaware’s lieutenant governor against the chief executive of the state’s largest county is the marquee race in Tuesday’s primary elections. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, who has held public office since winning a...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Delaware's state primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — Delaware’s most prominent elected official, President Joe Biden, may have upended the presidential race in July when he dropped his bid for a second term, but it’s the impending departures of two other prominent Democratic officeholders, Gov. John Carney and U.S. Sen. Tom...
Delaware gubernatorial candidate calls for investigation into primary rival's campaign finances
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The chief executive of Delaware’s largest county is calling for a federal investigation into the campaign finances of the state’s lieutenant governor, who is his chief rival for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. New Castle County Executive Matt...
Forensic review finds improprieties in Delaware gubernatorial candidate's campaign finances
DOVER, Del. (AP) — A forensic review commissioned by the state Department of Elections has uncovered significant improprieties in the campaign finances of Delaware’s lieutenant governor, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor. The elections department hired...
