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2018 Delaware State Treasurer election

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Nominee Colleen Davis Ken Simpler Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 187,240 164,001 Percentage 52.4% 45.9%

County results Precinct resultsDavis:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%      >90% Simpler:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Tie:      40–50%      No data

Treasurer before election Ken Simpler Republican Elected Treasurer Colleen Davis Democratic

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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.

Republican primary

Ken Simpler ran unopposed in the primary and automatically became the Republican nominee.

Candidates

Nominee

• Ken Simpler, incumbent State Treasurer

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee

• Colleen Davis, healthcare consultant

Green primary

Candidates

Nominee

• David Chandler, Green nominee for State Treasurer in 2014 and for State Senate in 2016

Endorsements

Organizations

• Green Party

General election

Endorsements

U.S. Representatives

• Mike Castle, former U.S. Representative from Delaware and 69th Governor of Delaware

Organizations

• Correctional Officers Association of Delaware
• Delaware State Chamber
• Delaware State Education Association
• Cape Gazette
• News Journal

U.S. Senators

• Tom Carper, U.S. Senator from Delaware
• Chris Coons, U.S. Senator from Delaware

Governors

• John Carney, 74th Governor of Delaware

Political candidates

• Kerri Evelyn Harris, former candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
• Laura Sturgeon, Democratic nominee for Delaware’s 4th Senate district

Organizations

• Boilermakers Local Lodge 13
• 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

Organizations

• Green Party

Polling

Results

References

1. "Simpler to run for re-election as state treasurer".
2. "Simpler to run for re-election as state treasurer".
3. "Dagsboro healthcare professional announces candidacy for Delaware State Treasurer".
4. "David B. Chandler, State Treasurer".
5. Michael N. Castle (November 2, 2018). "Letter to the Editor: Castle endorses Simpler". Delaware State News.
6. "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
7. "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
8. "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
9. "Thoughts and choices for the election". Cape Gazette. November 2, 2018.
10. "The editorial board endorses Ken Simpler for state treasurer". delawareonline. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
11. "Tom Carper for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
12. "Chris Coons on Facebook".
13. "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.
14. "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.
15. "Colleen Davis - Endorsements".
16. Gravis Marketing
17. "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

• 2018 Delaware elections
• Delaware state treasurer elections
• 2018 United States state treasurer elections