Kent County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
24 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 16 Kent County races, led by the Kent County Recorder of Deeds contest.
County offices
Recorder of DeedsEugenia Thornton (R) · Ramona Bracy (D)
Eugenia Thornton Republican Incumbent
- Free property-fraud alerts, with more than 4,000 registrations
- Transfer-on-Death deeds and expanded online access
- Holding recording fees flat
Per the campaign site.
About Eugenia Thornton
Eugenia Thornton has been Kent County Recorder of Deeds since January 2023, per the county's official elected-officials page. A retired U.S. Army colonel with 27 years of service in personnel and public affairs, she served 13 years on the Kent County Regional Planning Commission and holds a master's in public administration.
Ramona Bracy Democratic
- Access, accuracy and accountability in county records
- Modernization and timely recording
- Record preservation
Per the campaign site.
About Ramona Bracy
Ramona Bracy describes herself as a lifelong public servant focused on government systems, per her campaign site.
Incumbent Republican Eugenia Thornton and Democrat Ramona Bracy meet on the November 3 ballot; neither faces a September primary. Candidates are from the Delaware Department of Elections certified filing lists.
Full race pageSheriffNorman R. Barlow (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Norman R. Barlow (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kent County Sheriff.
Norman R. Barlow Republican Incumbent
Norman R. Barlow is the incumbent Kent County Sheriff, per the county's official elected-officials page. He is a retired Harrington police chief who served from 2009 to 2021 and later worked as Harrington city manager. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Incumbent Norman R. Barlow is the only candidate who filed; unopposed candidates appear on Delaware's November 3 ballot.
Full race pageLevy Court Commissioner At-LargeTerry L. Pepper (D) · Frank E. Coleman (R)
Terry L. Pepper Democratic Incumbent
Terry Pepper is the sitting Kent County Levy Court Commissioner At-Large, per the Levy Court's official elected officials page. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Frank E. Coleman Republican
Frank E. Coleman is the Republican candidate for Kent County Levy Court Commissioner At-Large, per the Delaware Department of Elections certified filing list. No campaign site or verifiable biography could be found from an official source, so this profile is deliberately short. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Incumbent Democrat Terry L. Pepper and Republican Frank E. Coleman meet on the November 3 ballot; Lance Moffa has filed as a declared no-party write-in candidate, per the Delaware Department of Elections write-in list.
Full race pageLevy Court Commissioner District 2Jeff Hall (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Jeff Hall (Democratic) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kent County Levy Court Commissioner District 2.
Jeff Hall Democratic Incumbent
Jeff Hall is the sitting District 2 Levy Court commissioner, per the county's official elected-officials page. A retired U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant commander with 31 years of service, he chairs the Engineering Technologies department at Delaware Technical Community College's Terry Campus. No campaign website was found as of September 15, 2026.
Incumbent Jeff Hall is the only candidate who filed; unopposed candidates appear on Delaware's November 3 ballot. This race appears only on District 2 ballots.
Full race pageLevy Court Commissioner District 4Robert Scott (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Robert Scott (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kent County Levy Court Commissioner District 4.
Robert Scott Republican Incumbent
Robert "Bobby" Scott is the sitting District 4 Levy Court commissioner, vice president of the Levy Court and chair of its public-safety committee, per the county's official elected-officials page. He is a lifelong resident of the Harrington area. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Incumbent Robert Scott is the only candidate who filed; unopposed candidates appear on Delaware's November 3 ballot. This race appears only on District 4 ballots.
Full race pageLevy Court Commissioner District 6Paul Hertz (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Paul Hertz (Republican) is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Kent County Levy Court Commissioner District 6.
Paul Hertz Republican Incumbent
Paul Hertz is the sitting District 6 Levy Court commissioner and chair of its public-works committee, per the county's official elected-officials page. He is a construction superintendent and a Marine Corps veteran who served as an air traffic controller. No campaign website was found as of September 12, 2026.
Incumbent Paul Hertz is the only candidate who filed; unopposed candidates appear on Delaware's November 3 ballot. This race appears only on District 6 ballots.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
Kent County is split across 10 Delaware Senate and House districts.
Find your districts by addressDelaware Senate: 2 districtsDistricts 14, 15
Delaware Senate District 14Kyra L Hoffner (D) · Mark Pugh (R)
Kyra L Hoffner Democratic Incumbent
Kyra L Hoffner is the Democratic nominee for Delaware Senate District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Kyra L Hoffner is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster.
Mark Pugh Republican
- Rein in property taxes and power bills
- Improve public school outcomes
- Reduce repeat offending in the criminal justice system
Per the campaign site.
About Mark Pugh
Mark Pugh says he is running for the state Senate because Delaware's affordability, public schools, criminal justice system and economy are broken and he was raised to act rather than complain, per the campaign site.
Kyra L Hoffner (Democratic), Mark Pugh (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware Senate District 14. Kyra L Hoffner is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
Full race pageDelaware Senate District 15Nisha Lodhavia (D) · Emily A. Thompson (R)
Nisha Lodhavia Democratic
- Lower costs for families
- Strengthen public schools
- Improve access to affordable health care and protect women's health care
Per the campaign site.
About Nisha Lodhavia
Nisha Lodhavia describes Delaware roots and community service and says she is running for the 15th District Senate seat to work across differences on everyday costs, per the campaign site.
Emily A. Thompson Republican
Emily A. Thompson is the certified candidate for Delaware Senate District 15 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Nisha Lodhavia (Democratic), Emily A. Thompson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware Senate District 15. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House: 8 districtsDistricts 11, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34
Delaware House District 11Tori Parker (D) · Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (R)
Tori Parker Democratic
- Strengthen representation for the farming industry
- Support a statewide moratorium on data centers and regulate AI
- Address the cost of living through wage increases and a homebuyer program for public servants
Per the campaign site.
About Tori Parker
Tori Parker has served as Chief of Staff at the Delaware State Auditor's Office since 2021, per the campaign site. Her father is a Navy veteran and her mother a public school teacher, per the campaign site.
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman Republican Incumbent
Jeffrey N. Spiegelman is the Republican nominee for Delaware House District 11 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Jeffrey N. Spiegelman is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster.
Tori Parker (Democratic), Jeffrey N. Spiegelman (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 11. Jeffrey N. Spiegelman is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 28Tyeisha "Tye" Grier (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Tyeisha "Tye" Grier Democratic
Tyeisha "Tye" Grier describes her background as an organizer and community connector and is a Kent County homeowner in the district, per the campaign site.
Tyeisha "Tye" Grier (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 28; unopposed candidates still appear on Delaware's general-election ballot, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 29William Bush (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
William Bush Democratic Incumbent
William Bush is the Democratic nominee for Delaware House District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. William Bush is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
William Bush (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 29; unopposed candidates still appear on Delaware's general-election ballot, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. William Bush is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 30Wm Shannon Morris (R)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Wm Shannon Morris Republican Incumbent
Wm Shannon Morris is the Republican nominee for Delaware House District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Wm Shannon Morris is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Wm Shannon Morris (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 30; unopposed candidates still appear on Delaware's general-election ballot, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Wm Shannon Morris is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 31Sean M. Lynn (D) · Anton Brogden (R)
Sean M. Lynn Democratic Incumbent
Sean M. Lynn is the Democratic nominee for Delaware House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Sean M. Lynn is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster.
Anton Brogden Republican
Anton Brogden is the certified candidate for Delaware House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Anton Brogden (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 31. Sean M. Lynn is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 32Kerri Evelyn Harris (D)
Unopposed: still on your ballot.
Kerri Evelyn Harris Democratic Incumbent
Kerri Evelyn Harris is the Democratic nominee for Delaware House District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Kerri Evelyn Harris is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster.
Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 32; unopposed candidates still appear on Delaware's general-election ballot, so the race is on the ballot but is not contested. Kerri Evelyn Harris is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 33Joshua Pennington (D) · Morgan Hudson (R)
Joshua Pennington Democratic
Joshua Pennington is the certified candidate for Delaware House District 33 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 25, 2026.
Morgan Hudson Republican
- Cut bureaucracy and connect small business owners with resources
- Increase farmland preservation funding to support family farms
- Work to attract and retain health care providers so families can access timely care
Per the campaign site.
About Morgan Hudson
Morgan Hudson is the Republican candidate for Delaware House District 33, per her campaign site. She is a lifelong Delawarean from the Frederica and Milford area who joined her family's construction cleaning business after college, per her campaign site. Hudson serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Frederica Senior Center, which operates an on-site food pantry with the Food Bank of Delaware, per her campaign site.
Joshua Pennington (Democratic), Morgan Hudson (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 33. 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.
Full race pageDelaware House District 34Annie Norman (D) · Lyndon D. Yearick (R)
Annie Norman Democratic
- Schools and libraries
- Affordable living
- Government accountability
Per the campaign site.
About Annie Norman
Annie Norman is the Democratic candidate for Delaware House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Her campaign site does not state her occupation.
Lyndon D. Yearick Republican Incumbent
Lyndon D. Yearick is the Republican nominee for Delaware House District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Lyndon D. Yearick is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster.
Annie Norman (Democratic), Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 34. Lyndon D. Yearick is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster. 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.
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Delaware holds a closed primary on September 15, 2026: only voters registered with a party may vote in that party's primary, and a plurality wins with no runoffs. Unopposed candidates still appear on the November 3 general election ballot. Primaries occur only where more than one candidate of the same party filed.
Who is on the ballot in Kent County, Delaware on November 3, 2026?
Kent County sample ballot 2026: see where the recorder of deeds and levy court commissioner at-large candidates stand on schools, the budget and housing. Every candidate profile on this page names the official filing or campaign source it came from.
When is the 2026 general election in Delaware?
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Candidate roster last updated Sep 27, 2026 from official election sources.