Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long files candidacy for Governor of Delaware

DOVER, Del. – Delaware Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long has formally filed to run for Governor.

Lt. Governor Hall-Long has pledged to lead with integrity, compassion, and a relentless focus on bringing a culture of excellence to the First State. She has served in her current position since 2017, and spent 15 years in the State Senate and State House prior to that. She has championed historic investments in public schools, and initiatives to promote small business, improve healthcare access, and make Delaware a national leader in tackling the opioid epidemic.

“I am thrilled to officially file my candidacy for Governor. I believe in the potential of our state and its people, and I am committed to making Delaware the best place to live, work, and raise a family for generations to come. I’m proud of my record of innovative ideas like leveraging public-private partnerships to help students in need through the Basic Needs Closet, creating the Behavioral Health Consortium, and managing Delaware’s robust pandemic recovery, and I’m ready to lead on day one,” said Hall-Long

As Governor, she plans to prioritize growing the state’s workforce, implementing universal childcare and early education, supporting sustainable growth and an economy that works for everyone, increasing access to affordable housing, and protecting our environment from climate change and pollution.

Bethany Hall-Long has earned key endorsements from Governor John Carney, Speaker of the House Valerie Longhurst, Majority Leader Melissa Minor-Brown, Majority Whip Kerri Evelyn Harris, Nurses of America PAC, and many more.