2018 Delaware State Treasurer election
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The 2018 Delaware State Treasurer election took place on November 6, 2018. The Delaware primary election for federal and state candidates took place on September 6, 2018. Incumbent State Treasurer Ken Simpler announced on November 2, 2017, that he would seek re-election to a second term. He lost the general election to Democratic nominee Colleen Davis.[1]
Republican primary
Ken Simpler ran unopposed in the primary and automatically became the Republican nominee.
Candidates
Nominee
- Ken Simpler, incumbent State Treasurer[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Colleen Davis, healthcare consultant[3]
Green primary
Candidates
Nominee
- David Chandler, Green nominee for State Treasurer in 2014 and for State Senate in 2016[4]
Endorsements
David Chandler
- Organizations
- Green Party
General election
Endorsements
Ken Simpler (R)
- U.S. Representatives
- Mike Castle, former U.S. Representative from Delaware and 69th Governor of Delaware[5]
- Organizations
- Correctional Officers Association of Delaware[6]
- Delaware State Chamber[7]
- Delaware State Education Association[8]
- Cape Gazette[9]
- News Journal[10]
Colleen Davis (D)
- U.S. Senators
- Governors
- John Carney, 74th Governor of Delaware[13]
- Political candidates
- Kerri Evelyn Harris, former candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
- Laura Sturgeon, Democratic nominee for Delaware’s 4th Senate district[14]
- Organizations
- Boilermakers Local Lodge 13[15]
- Boilermakers Local Lodge 193
- Bricklayers Local 1
- Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 173
- Cement Masons and Plasterers Local 592
- Democratic Party
- Electricians Local 313
- Elevator Constructors Local 5
- Floorlayers Local 1823
- Glaziers and Glassworkers Local 252
- Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 42
- Ironworkers Local 451
- Laborers International Union of North Americal Local 199
- Millwright and Machinery Erectors Local 1906
- Painters Local 921
- Plasterers and Cement Masons Local 8
- Operating Engineers Local 542
- Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 74
- Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 782
- Road Sprinkler Fitters Local 669
- Roofers and Waterproofers Local 30
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 19
- Stonewall Democrats
- Teamsters Local 326
- United Food and Commercial Workers
David Chandler (G)
- Organizations
- Green Party
Polling
| Poll source | Date(s) administered | Sample size | Margin of error | Ken Simpler (R) | Colleen Davis (D) | David Chandler (G) | Undecided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravis Marketing | July 24–29, 2018 | 884 | ± 3.3% | 39% | 31% | 10% | 20% |
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Colleen Davis | 187,240 | 52.36% | |
| Republican | Ken Simpler (incumbent) | 164,001 | 45.86% | |
| Green | David Chandler | 6,301 | 1.78% | |
| Total votes | 357,542 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
References
- ^ "Simpler to run for re-election as state treasurer".
- ^ "Simpler to run for re-election as state treasurer".
- ^ "Dagsboro healthcare professional announces candidacy for Delaware State Treasurer".
- ^ "David B. Chandler, State Treasurer".
- ^ Michael N. Castle (November 2, 2018). "Letter to the Editor: Castle endorses Simpler". Delaware State News.
- ^ "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Thoughts and choices for the election". Cape Gazette. November 2, 2018.
- ^ "The editorial board endorses Ken Simpler for state treasurer". delawareonline. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Tom Carper for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Chris Coons on Facebook".
- ^ "John Carney on Instagram: "Thank you to everyone who came out to the Sussex County Jamboree this weekend! We have a great slate of candidates this year, and I'm…"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Laura Sturgeon on Instagram: "Lori and I support Colleen Davis for State Treasurer! #bluewave2018 #bluede2018"". Instagram. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
- ^ "Colleen Davis - Endorsements".
- ^ "State of Delaware General Election (Official Results)". State of Delaware Election Commissioner. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
External links
- Official campaign websites
- Ken Simpler (R) for State Treasurer
- Colleen Davis (D) for State Treasurer
