Delaware has been a reliably Democratic state since 1992 and Hillary Clinton is expected to win the state’s 3 electoral votes.
Delaware Political Facts
Governor: Jack Markell (Democratic) – Current Term: 2013 – 2017
Senators:
U.S. Representatives: # of Representatives: 1
Electoral Votes: 3
Poll Hours – November 8th, 2016:
- Polls Open: 7 a.m.
- Polls Close: 8 p.m.
- Delaware Voting Information
- Notes: n/a
Past Delaware Presidential Election Results
| Year | Democratic Candidate | % of Vote | Republican Candidate | % of Vote | ||
| 2012 | Obama | 59% | Romney | 40% |
| 2008 | Obama | 92% | McCain | 7% |
| 2004 | Kerry | 53% | Bush | 46% |
| 2000 | Gore | 55% | Bush | 42% |
| 1996 | Clinton | 52% | Dole | 37% |
| 1992 | Clinton | 44% | Bush | 35% |
| 1988 | Dukakis | 44% | Bush | 56% |
| 1984 | Mondale | 40% | Reagan | 60% |
| 1980 | Carter | 45% | Reagan | 47% |
| 1976 | Carter | 52% | Ford | 47% |
| 1972 | McGovern | 39% | Nixon | 60% |
| 1968 | Humphrey | 42% | Nixon | 45% |
| 1964 | Johnson | 61% | Goldwater | 39% |
| 1960 | Kennedy | 51% | Nixon | 49% |
Delaware State Facts
Population (2010 census): 897,934
Population Rank By State: 45
Population Growth Estimate (2010-2014): 4.2%
Capital: Dover
Largest City: Wilmington
State Nickname: Diamond State; First State; Small Wonder
