Race Summary

Sen. Joe Biden, who is the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is also running for re-election to the Senate. Biden, who is chairman of the Foreign Relations committee, first won election to the Senate at the age of 29 (though turned 30 -- as required -- before taking office).

Democrats now hold the top three elected positions in the state. Although Gov. Ruth Ann Minner is term-limited and unable to run for re-election, Democrats are heavily favored to keep the state's top slot.

Previous Election Results

Senate
2006: Carper (D) 70, Ting (R) 29
2002: Biden (D) 58, Clatworthy (R) 41
2000: Carper (D) 56, Roth Jr. (R) 44
1996: Biden (D) 60, Clatworthy (R) 38

President
2004: Kerry (D) 53, Bush (R) 46
2000: Gore (D) 55, Bush (R) 42
1996: Clinton (D) 52, Dole (R) 37

Demographics