Skip to main content
Non‑Partisan◆Verified◆Transparent
The Truth Hub
HomeFederalStatesSearchFind My BallotAbout
The Truth Hub

Truthful, non-partisan election information for every American. Verified data, transparent sources.

Est. 2026

About

  • About Us
  • Methodology
  • Data Sources

Elections

  • Federal Elections
  • State Elections
  • Search All

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Accessibility

The Truth Hub operates the National Elections Information Hub — the definitive national public utility providing truthful, non-biased, primary-source-based information on every federal, state, and local election in the United States.

The Truth Hub is a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation (501(c)(3) status in process) | All content is strictly nonpartisan and educational. Learn more

© 2026 The Truth Hub — Independent, non-partisan election information.

Data from government records & verified public sources.

  1. Home
  2. States
  3. Delaware
  4. Delaware State Senate Elections (Odd-numbered districts)
stateupcominggeneral

Delaware State Senate Elections (Odd-numbered districts)

Election Date:November 3, 2026Register by:October 13, 2026
Current holder:Sarah McBride(Democratic)

The 2026 Delaware State Senate elections for odd-numbered districts will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect state senators from districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19. These elections are part of the broader 2026 United States state legislative elections and will determine partisan control of the Delaware State Senate.

About This Race

The 2026 Delaware State Senate elections for odd-numbered districts will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect state senators from districts 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19. These elections are part of the broader 2026 United States state legislative elections and will determine partisan control of the Delaware State Senate.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
November 3, 2026
Registration Deadline
October 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
October 28, 2026
Early Voting Ends
November 1, 2026

How to Vote

To vote in Delaware, residents must be U.S. citizens, Delaware residents, and at least 18 years old by Election Day. Voters can register online via the Delaware Department of Elections website, by mail, or in person at their local Department of Elections office. Early voting is available from October 28 to November 1, 2026, and voters must present a valid ID such as a Delaware driver’s license, state ID, or U.S. passport when voting in person.

SM
Incumbent
Democratic

Sarah McBride

Delaware State Senate, District 1

Biography

Sarah McBride is the incumbent State Senator for District 1 and the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history. She is running for re-election to continue her work on healthcare access, LGBTQ+ rights, and economic equity initiatives in northern Delaware.

Campaign Website
JH
Republican

James H. Webb Jr.

Delaware State Senate, District 1

Biography

James H. Webb Jr. is a retired U.S. Army veteran and small business owner from Wilmington who is challenging Senator McBride on a platform focused on public safety, fiscal responsibility, and reducing state regulations on local businesses.

Campaign Website

No news articles for this election yet.