2018 Delaware State Treasurer election

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.[1]

2018 Delaware State Treasurer election

November 6, 2018

Nominee Colleen Davis Ken Simpler Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 187,240 164,001 Percentage 52.36% 45.86%

County results Davis:      60–70% Simpler:      50–60%      60–70%

Treasurer before election Ken Simpler Republican Elected Treasurer Colleen Davis Democratic

Republican primary

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

Nominee

• Ken Simpler, incumbent State Treasurer[2]

Democratic primary

Nominee

• Colleen Davis, healthcare consultant[3]

Green primary

Nominee

• David Chandler, Green nominee for State Treasurer in 2014 and for State Senate in 2016[4]

Endorsements

David Chandler

Organizations

• Green Party

General election

Endorsements

Ken Simpler (R)

U.S. Representatives

• Mike Castle, former U.S. Representative from Delaware and 69th Governor of Delaware[5]

Organizations

• Correctional Officers Association of Delaware[6]
• Delaware State Chamber[7]
• Delaware State Education Association[8]
• Cape Gazette[9]
• News Journal[10]

Colleen Davis (D)

U.S. Senators

• Tom Carper, U.S. Senator from Delaware[11]
• Chris Coons, U.S. Senator from Delaware[12]

Governors

• John Carney, 74th Governor of Delaware[13]

Political candidates

• Kerri Evelyn Harris, former candidate for U.S. Senate in 2018
• Laura Sturgeon, Democratic nominee for Delaware’s 4th Senate district[14]

Organizations

• Boilermakers Local Lodge 13[15]
• 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

David Chandler (G)

Organizations

• Green Party

Polling

Poll source	Date(s) administered	Sample size	Margin of error	Ken Simpler (R)	Colleen Davis (D)	David Chandler (G)	Undecided
Gravis Marketing	July 24–29, 2018	884	± 3.3%	39%	31%	10%	20%

Results

Delaware State Treasurer election, 2018[16]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Colleen Davis	187,240	52.36%
	Republican	Ken Simpler (incumbent)	164,001	45.86%
	Green	David Chandler	6,301	1.78%
Total votes			357,542	100.0%
	Democratic gain from Republican

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 7 January 2019.
7. "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
8. "Ken Simpler for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 7 January 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 7 January 2019.
11. "Tom Carper for Delaware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 7 January 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. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
14. "Laura Sturgeon on Instagram: "Lori and I support Colleen Davis for State Treasurer! #bluewave2018 #bluede2018"". Instagram. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
15. "Colleen Davis - Endorsements".
16. "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