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Sussex County, Delaware

Delaware House District 14

2 candidates are tracked for Delaware House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Claire Snyder-Hall and Mike Simpler. Candidate information follows official Sussex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic), Mike Simpler (Republican) are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Delaware House District 14. Claire Snyder-Hall 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.

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. The sitting officeholder, Claire Snyder-Hall, is on the ballot.

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Claire Snyder-Hall

DemocraticIncumbent

Biography

Claire Snyder-Hall is the Democratic nominee for Delaware House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Delaware Department of Elections' certified general-election candidate list. Claire Snyder-Hall is the sitting member, per the Delaware General Assembly's own member roster.

Mike Simpler

Republican

Top priorities

  • Support local businesses and workforce development
  • Invest in education and health care access
  • Manage coastal growth while preserving beaches and natural resources

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Simpler is a lifelong coastal Sussex County resident and small business owner who works in information technology at Beebe Healthcare, per the campaign site. He has served more than 40 years with the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, currently as its president, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Delaware House District 14 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Delaware House District 14 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Claire Snyder-Hall and Mike Simpler. Candidate information follows official Sussex County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Delaware House District 14 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 Sussex County ballot?

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

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Candidate profiles
Claire Snyder-Hall, full profileMike Simpler, full profileOfficial Delaware election office