Who's running for New Castle County offices
Every candidate for New Castle County offices on Delaware's November 3, 2026 general election ballot: Recorder of Deeds, Register of Wills, Sheriff, Council District 1, Council District 2, Council District 3, Council District 4, Council District 5, Council District 6.
How to read this. This page lists every candidate the Delaware Department of Elections shows for this office, in the state's own order, with the same fields for each person: party, filing status, filing date, and campaign website if the state lists one. We publish no home addresses or phone numbers, rank no one and endorse no one. The Department of Elections is the authority; if this page and the state list differ, the state is right and we fix this page. Read the method.
New Castle County Recorder of Deeds
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Tackett | Democratic | Qualified | June 24, 2026 | tackett4deeds.netlify.app |
One qualified candidate is listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL E. KOZIKOWSKI SR. | Democratic Party | 120,843 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 120,843. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC Recorder of Deeds".
New Castle County Register of Wills
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ciro Poppiti | Democratic | Qualified | March 17, 2026 | Not listed |
One qualified candidate is listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIRO POPPITI III | Democratic Party | 121,812 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 121,812. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC Register of Wills".
New Castle County Sheriff
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Phillips | Democratic | Qualified | February 10, 2026 | Not listed |
One qualified candidate is listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT PHILLIPS | Democratic Party | 113,741 | 85.12% |
| JOHN MACHUREK | Non-Partisan Delaware | 19,889 | 14.88% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 133,630.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC Sheriff".
New Castle County Council District 1
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Toole | Democratic | Qualified | May 15, 2026 | brandon4de.com |
One qualified candidate is listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANDON TOOLE | Democratic Party | 8,065 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 8,065. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC County Council District 1".
New Castle County Council District 2
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Durham | Democratic | Qualified | March 17, 2026 | friendsfordeedurham.us |
| Jamie Collins | Republican | Qualified | July 14, 2026 | Not listed |
2 qualified candidates are listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEE DURHAM | Democratic Party | 11,912 | 61.09% |
| JAMIE COLLINS | Republican Party | 7,588 | 38.91% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 19,500.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC County Council District 2".
New Castle County Council District 3
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kira Alejandro | Democratic | Qualified | February 10, 2026 | kiraforcouncil.com |
| Melissa S. Brayman | Republican | Qualified | June 22, 2026 | braymanforchange.com |
2 qualified candidates are listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET KILPATRICK | Republican Party | 12,522 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 12,522. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC County Council District 3".
New Castle County Council District 4
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hoover | Democratic | Qualified | March 27, 2026 | gohoover.com |
One qualified candidate is listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENROSE HOLLINS | Democratic Party | 10,257 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 10,257. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC County Council District 4".
New Castle County Council District 5
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valerie George | Democratic | Qualified | February 19, 2026 | Not listed |
One qualified candidate is listed for this office.
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| VALERIE GEORGE | Democratic Party | 8,888 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 8,888. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC County Council District 5".
New Castle County Council District 6
| Candidate | Party | Status | Filed | Campaign website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Carter | Democratic | Qualified | February 17, 2026 | carterforncc.org |
| Alison T. Gibbs | Republican | Qualified | July 13, 2026 | Not listed |
2 qualified candidates are listed for this office.
Withdrawals on the state list: Christopher W. Muntz (withdrew July 13, 2026).
Last general election for this office: 2022
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID CARTER | Democratic Party | 10,274 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2022 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 10,274. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2022 General Election Report (official results), contest "NCC County Council District 6".
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, Filed Candidates by Office, checked against the Department of Elections list as updated October 30, 2026, at 7:56 p.m.
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