State Senate District 16 is not on the 2026 ballot
Delaware State Senate District 16 is not on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. It was on the 2024 ballot; its next regular election is in 2028.
Why there is no race here this year
Source: 2026 candidate list (District 16 not listed) and 2024 candidate list (District 16 listed), Delaware Department of Elections.
Last general election for this seat: 2024
| Candidate, as listed | Party | Total votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC L. BUCKSON | Republican Party | 16,094 | 100% |
Statewide totals for the 2024 general election, in the state's order and spelling. Votes counted for all candidates: 16,094. One candidate was on that ballot for this seat.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, 2024 General Election Report (official results), contest "State Senator District 16".
This is the most recent general election for this seat. The officeholder can change between general elections, for example after a resignation and a special election. See who holds the office now below.
Who holds this office now
The current officeholder is Eric Buckson (Republican).
Source: Voting record on First State Lens (Open States).
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