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DE Governor to Give State of State, Voting Rights Expansion Sought

Governor John Carney (D-De)
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Governor John Carney (D-De)

Governor John Carney is set to give his State of the State address to Delaware lawmakers this afternoon.

WBOC reports that Carney has said that while the state’s finances are showing progress they need to be on firmer financial ground.

In addition, the Delaware Democrat wants to expand the ability to vote with early voting and same day voting.

On jobs Carney says that he has seen some progress but more needs to be done.

And on education the Democrat says he was $60 million for more school funding.

Voting Legislation

Credit Don Rush

DOVER, Del. (AP) - Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation calling for early voting and same-day registration in Delaware.

The package of legislation introduced Wednesday also includes a bill to move Delaware's state primary elections from September to April, when the state holds its presidential primaries.

Similar bills passed the House of Representatives during the previous legislative session, but were never voted on by the Senate.

Supporters of the measures, including Democratic Gov. John Carney, say they could help increase voter turnout and participation.

Don Rush is the News Director 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.