2025 Delaware Senate District 1 special election
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A special election was held in the U.S. state of Delaware to elect a new member for District 1 in the Delaware Senate, representing part of northern New Castle County on February 15. The election filled a vacancy caused by the election of incumbent Democrat Sarah McBride to the U.S. House of Representatives. The election took place concurrently with a special election in Senate District 5.[1] Dan Cruce was elected senator with 77.2 percent of the vote.
Background
[edit]In 2022, Democrat Sarah McBride was re-elected senator unopposed.
Candidates
[edit]The following candidates were certified for the ballot:[2]
- Dan Cruce, COO of United Way of Delaware (D)[3]
- Steve Washington, Wilmington Housing Authority commissioner (R)
- Liv Figliola (NP)
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Cruce | 3,654 | 77.15% | |
| Republican | Steve Washington | 990 | 20.89% | |
| Nonpartisan | Liv Figliola | 88 | 1.86% | |
| Write-in | 7 | 0.15% | ||
| Total votes | 4,739 | 100.00% | ||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Montes, Olivia (February 5, 2025). "Who's on the ticket for Delaware's special elections? Meet the candidates". Delaware Online. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ "Nominated Candidates". Delaware.gov. Retrieved February 14, 2025.
- ^ Petrowich, Sarah (December 11, 2024). "Dems nominate Seigfried, Cruce to run for open Delaware Senate seats". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
- ^ "February 15, 2025 2025 Special Election – Senate District 1 Unofficial Results" (PDF). Delaware Elections. Retrieved February 16, 2025.