State Democratic Committee Endorsement

Biden also Endorsed in His Run for a Record Seventh Term

DOVER — Following the recommendations of the Delaware Democratic Party’s local and county committees, the party’s state executive committee officially endorsed Joseph R. Biden, Jr. in his re-election campaign for U.S. Senate, John C. Carney for Governor, Matthew P. Denn for Lt. Governor, and Gene Reed for Insurance Commissioner.

“The primary mission of the Delaware Democratic Party is to recruit, select, and elect the strongest candidates possible,” stated Chairman John D. Daniello.  “Our process not only allows, but encourages, the maximum participation of party members from all across our state.  In addition, this open endorsement process creates an environment for dialogue between the candidates and party members.”

The endorsement process began early this year when candidates were invited to the meetings of local Democratic committees to share their vision for Delaware’s future and to answer questions on any issues important to a particular group.  All of these meetings were open not only to the committee people, but to all registered Democrats.  After hearing from local candidates, committee members then voted on whether or not to endorse.  After hearing from county/city-wide candidates or those running in statewide races, committee members then voted on whether or not to make endorsement recommendations to either the subdivision or the state executive committee. In some instances, the discussions leading up to a vote took place over multiple meetings.      

“I would like to thank and congratulate the local committee members for all of their hard work to date, and I encourage them to continue working until we have completed the selection of our entire slate for the November elections,” stated Chairman Daniello. “I have no doubt that with Joe Biden, John Carney, Matt Denn and Gene Reed on our team, Democrats up and down our state will do well on Election Day.”

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