Democrat Matt Meyer Wins Delaware Governor Race
Meyer secures victory over Republican Mike Ramone, continuing Democrats' decades-long hold on the state's governorship.
- Matt Meyer, the New Castle County executive, won the Delaware gubernatorial race with 56.2% of the vote.
- Meyer defeated Republican Mike Ramone, who has served in the Delaware House of Representatives since 2008.
- Meyer's victory follows his primary win against the establishment favorite, Lieutenant Gov. Bethany Hall-Long.
- As governor, Meyer plans to focus on education reform, clean energy jobs, and equitable funding for low-income students.
- Delaware has not elected a Republican governor since 1993, maintaining its status as a Democratic stronghold.