Delaware election promises many new faces in statewide posts

(AP) – Regardless of the winners, Tuesday’s election promises to significantly alter Delaware’s political landscape.

Voters will elect a new congressional representative, a new governor, and new leaders of the state’s two largest local governments.
 
Balloting in House and Senate races also will define the balance of power in the General Assembly, where Republicans are hoping to end years of Democratic rule and regain control of the Senate.
 
The top of the ticket features a congressional race between Democrat Lisa Blunt Rochester and Republican Hans Reigle, and a gubernatorial contest pitting Democratic congressman John Carney Jr. against Republican state Sen. Colin Bonini.
 
Voters also will choose a new lieutenant governor and state insurance commissioner, a new Wilmington mayor, and new chief executive of New Castle County.