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Democratic Wave Wipes Out GOP in Statewide Races

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It was a Democratic wave that washed over Delaware in last week’s elections.

They won not only attorney general but also took back from Republicans auditor and state treasurer.

Democrat Colleen Davis bested Republican Ken Simpler in the treasurer’s race.  

Meanwhile Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Kathy McGuiness took back the auditor’s office beating Deputy Auditor James Spadola who was appointed by retiring Republican Tom Wagner.

Senator Tom Carper (D) and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (D) won reelection.

Don Rush is the News Director and Senior Producer of News and Public Affairs at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.