New Castle County, Delaware

Delaware Senate District 9

One candidate is tracked for Delaware Senate District 9 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jack Walsh. Candidate information follows official New Castle County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jack Walsh (Democratic) is the only candidate on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware Senate District 9; 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Jack Walsh

Democratic

Top priorities

Raise the state minimum wage and hold employers accountable for wage theft
Support economic development through the Site Readiness Fund
Direct capital investment to schools, colleges and infrastructure

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Jack Walsh is a sitting Delaware state senator and an electrician who has been a longtime member of IBEW Local 313, per the campaign site. He chairs the Senate Capital Improvement Committee and is a lifelong resident of the 9th District, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Delaware Senate District 9 in 2026?

When is the Delaware Senate District 9 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?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official New Castle County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Jack Walsh, full profile Official Delaware election office