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Delaware Politics

Latest news on Delaware politics and elections.

Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, found guilty of misconduct

Delaware auditor dodges felony charges, found guilty of misconduct

Jurors on Friday acquitted McGuiness of felony theft and intimidation charges but found her guilty of conflict of interest, official misconduct and structuring a contract to avoid a procurement rule. All three of those are misdemeanors.

July 1, 2022 1:57pm EDT
Delaware House votes to raise minimum gun purchase age to 21

Delaware House votes to raise minimum gun purchase age to 21

House lawmakers have approved a bill raising the minimum age for anyone in Delaware to legally possess or purchase any rifle, or firearm ammunition, from 18 to 21.

June 16, 2022 7:26am EDT
Bill limits criminal history queries on college applications for Delaware schools

Bill limits criminal history queries on college applications for Delaware schools

Supporters of the bill say it will expand opportunities for those convicted of crimes while opponents say it poses a public safety risk for universities.

June 10, 2022 6:24am EDT
Delaware Senate OKs bill limiting firearm magazine capacity

Delaware Senate OKs bill limiting firearm magazine capacity

The bill, which outlaws firearm magazines capable of holding more than 17 rounds, passed Delaware Senate with no Republican support and opposition from a single Democrat.

June 8, 2022 6:14am EDT
Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization fails in Delaware

Attempt to override veto of marijuana legalization fails in Delaware

An attempt to override Delaware Governor John Carney's veto of a bill legalizing recreational marijuana has failed in the state House.

June 8, 2022 6:07am EDT
Delaware Gov. John Carney vetoes marijuana legalization bill

Delaware Gov. John Carney vetoes marijuana legalization bill

Delaware's governor has vetoed a bill that would legalize the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana by adults for recreational use.

May 24, 2022 2:14pm EDT
Delaware lawmakers eye tenant protections from bed bug infestations

Delaware lawmakers eye tenant protections from bed bug infestations

The state Senate has voted unanimously for legislation prohibiting Delaware landlords from renting residential units with known or suspected bed bug infestations. 

May 9, 2022 7:19am EDT
Bill allows nursing homes in Delaware to consider flu shots in hiring

Bill allows nursing homes in Delaware to consider flu shots in hiring

The state Senate has unanimously passed a measure that allows nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Delaware to fire employees who do not get flu shots. 

May 4, 2022 9:38am EDT
Del. lawmaker under fire last year for using a racist and sexist slur is resigning

Del. lawmaker under fire last year for using a racist and sexist slur is resigning

Rep. Gerald Brady indicated he is not resigning because of the fallout from the slur, but because of his health.

January 25, 2022 4:13pm EST
Delaware lawmaker with troubled past charged with domestic violence

Delaware lawmaker with troubled past charged with domestic violence

A state lawmaker who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and is a leader of criminal justice reform efforts in the Delaware legislature has been arrested on domestic violence charges.

May 20, 2021 9:56am EDT
First openly transgender state senator sworn in Tuesday in Delaware

First openly transgender state senator sworn in Tuesday in Delaware

History was made Tuesday afternoon in Delaware as the country's first openly transgender state senator was sworn in. Sen. Sarah McBride was elected to represent the state's First District.

January 13, 2021 3:13am EST
Subpoena issued for Hunter Biden's documents involving Ukraine

Subpoena issued for Hunter Biden's documents involving Ukraine

A subpoena seeking documents from Hunter Biden asked for information related to more than two dozen entities.

December 12, 2020 6:08pm EST
Biden picks Blinken, Mayorkas, Sullivan for key Cabinet positions

Biden picks Blinken, Mayorkas, Sullivan for key Cabinet positions

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday said he intends to nominate Antony Blinken as secretary of state.

November 23, 2020 12:42pm EST
Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election

Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election

Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.

November 12, 2020 4:12pm EST
Delaware elects country’s first transgender state senator

Delaware elects country’s first transgender state senator

Democrat Sarah McBride won a state Senate race on Tuesday in Delaware, and would become the first openly transgender state senator in the country when sworn in.

November 4, 2020 1:37am EST
Check 2020 General Election results for Delaware

Check 2020 General Election results for Delaware

Check election results from FOX 29 in Delaware once polls close in the home state of presidential hopeful and democratic challenger Joe Biden.

November 4, 2020 1:30am EST
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons defeats GOP newcomer Witzke, AP projects

Delaware Sen. Chris Coons defeats GOP newcomer Witzke, AP projects

Democratic Senator Chris Coons will hold onto the Delaware Senate seat once held by Joe Biden after fending off a challenge from GOP newcomer Lauren Witzke.

November 3, 2020 8:25pm EST
Delaware re-elects Gov. John Carney for four more years, AP projects

Delaware re-elects Gov. John Carney for four more years, AP projects

Democratic Gov. John Carney will lead Delaware four more years after winning re-election over Republican challenger Julianne Murray on Tuesday, the Associated Press projects. 

November 3, 2020 8:20pm EST
Was my vote counted? A state-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot

Was my vote counted? A state-by-state guide to tracking your absentee ballot

A guide to tracking your ballot.

November 3, 2020 3:52pm EST
Find your local polling place in Pa., N.J., Del.

Find your local polling place in Pa., N.J., Del.

FOX 29 is your source for all things election, from "Good Day Philadelphia," starting at 4 a.m., through the night, when we will have wall-to-wall coverage for you.

November 3, 2020 2:58pm EST
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