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Shane Cavanaugh

Republican · Delaware · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Delaware Senate District 8, Delaware

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Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Favor hands-on classroom learning over reliance on electronics in schools
  • Support small modular reactor technology for local energy independence
  • Reduce fees and red tape affecting small businesses
Biography

Shane Cavanaugh is a lifelong Delaware resident and small business owner who graduated from the Christina School District, per the campaign site. He describes his business background as including managing operations, payroll and regulatory compliance, per the campaign site.

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On the ballot

Delaware Senate District 8Delaware · 2026New Castle County sample ballot

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