2024 Delaware gubernatorial election
The 2024 Delaware gubernatorial election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to elect the governor of Delaware.[1] Incumbent Governor John Carney will be term limited through the state's constitution and cannot run for reelection to a third term.[2]
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Background
changeEligibility and requirements
changeSection 6 of the Delaware Constitution states for a person to serve as governor must:
- be a citizen of the United States for at least 12 years
- be at least 30 years old.
- be a permanent resident of Delaware for at least six years.
The state's constitution forbids anyone from being elected governor more than twice.[2]
Possible debate topics
changeAbortion
changeThe Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision in June 2022, which overturned the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision and permitted U.S. states to fully ban abortion for the first time in over 50 years, has made abortion a more possible issue. In the 2024 election, the topic of abortion is expected to play a major role in the Republican Party.
Crime
changeDue to mass shootings increasingly surging in the United States, the Democratic Party and President Joe Biden has advocated for an assault weapons ban. This is most likely a major campaign topic to play out in both parties.
References
change- ↑ "2024 United States gubernatorial elections", Wikipedia, 2023-04-06, retrieved 2023-04-07
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Article III, Delaware Constitution". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2023-04-07.