The 2026 Delaware Senate election will be held on November 3, 2026, alongside the 2026 United States elections.[1]
Retirements
Democrats
- District 8: David Sokola is retiring.[2]
Republicans
- District 15: David G. Lawson is retiring.[3]
Predictions
| Source | Ranking | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Sabato's Crystal Ball[4] | Likely D | January 22, 2026 |
Summary of results by district
| District | 2024 Pres.[5] | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Outcome | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | D+46.6 | Dan Cruce | Dem | TBD | |||
| 5th | D+31.8 | Ray Seigfried | Dem | TBD | |||
| 7th | D+17.7 | Spiros Mantzavinos | Dem | TBD | |||
| 8th | D+27.5 | David Sokola | Dem | TBD | |||
| 9th | D+23.9 | Jack Walsh | Dem | TBD | |||
| 12th | D+25.6 | Nicole Poore | Dem | TBD | |||
| 13th | D+47.7 | Marie Pinkney | Dem | TBD | |||
| 14th | D+11.7 | Kyra Hoffner | Dem | TBD | |||
| 15th | R+27.7 | David G. Lawson | Rep | TBD | |||
| 19th | R+11.9 | Brian G. Pettyjohn | Rep | TBD | |||
| 20th | R+15.2 | Gerald Hocker | Rep | TBD | |||
Results
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1st District • 5th District • 7th District • 8th District • 9th District • 12th District • 13th District • 14th District • 15th District • 19th District • 20th District |
1st District
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Adriana Leela Bohm, professor
Endorsements
Adriana Bohm
U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present)[6]
Organizations
- Delaware Working Families Party[7]
3rd District
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Shay Frisby, state social services supervisor
Endorsements
Shay Frisby
U.S. senators
- Bernie Sanders, Vermont (2007–present)[6]
Organizations
- Delaware Working Families Party[7]
7th District
8th District
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mara Gorman, state representative from the 23rd district (2024-present)[8]
Declared
- David Sokola, incumbent senator[8]
9th District
12th District
13th District
14th District
15th District
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Elizabeth Thompson, Delaware Division of Public Health program manager[9]
Declined
- David G. Lawson, incumbent senator[9]
Endorsements
Elizabeth Thompson
State legislators
- David G. Lawson, incumbent senator[9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Declared
- Nisha Lodhavia, member of the University of Delaware board of trustees[9]
19th District
20th District
References
- ↑ "Delaware State Senate elections, 2026". Ballotpedia. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ Carlin, Tim (January 15, 2026). "Delaware Senate leader Sokola announces retirement". Spotlight Delaware. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Curtis, Sean (January 7, 2026). "Delaware State Senator Dave Lawson announces retirement". WBOC-TV. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ↑ Jacobson, Louis (January 22, 2026). "Handicapping The 2026 State Legislative Map: A First Look". Sabato's Crystal Ball. Retrieved January 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Dave's Redistricting". Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- 1 2 Corbett, Jessica (May 15, 2026). "'Building a Movement for the Future,' Bernie Sanders Endorses 61 State and Local Progressives". Common Dreams. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Downs, Garrett (May 1, 2026). "Elon Musk billionaires bill supporters draw progressive challengers in Delaware". CNBC. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- 1 2 Carlin, Tim (January 21, 2026). "Rep. Gorman to run for Sokola's Senate seat". Spotlight Delaware. Retrieved June 20, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Carlin, Tim (February 18, 2026). "Political newcomers vie to succeed Lawson in State Senate". Spotlight Delaware. Retrieved June 20, 2026.