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Mara Gorman (Democratic), Shane Cavanaugh (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware Senate District 8. The Delaware General Assembly's own member roster shows no sitting member among these candidates. Candidates are from the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list; Delaware holds a closed primary only where more than one candidate of the same party filed.
Biography
Mara Gorman is the Democratic nominee for Delaware Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.
Biography
Shane Cavanaugh is the Republican nominee for Delaware Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list.
Questions about this race
Who is running for Delaware Senate District 8 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Delaware Senate District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mara Gorman and Shane Cavanaugh. Candidate information follows official New Castle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Delaware Senate District 8 election in Delaware?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Delaware are on the Delaware election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact New Castle County ballot?
Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.
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