DOVER, Del. - Democratic Gov. John Carney will lead Delaware four more years after winning re-election over Republican challenger Julianne Murray on Tuesday, the Associated Press projects.
Carney, who won the opportunity to defend his position over political newcomer David Lamar Williams Jr. in the primary election, has worked in Delaware politics since the mid-1980s.Carney has defended his coronavirus restrictions as necessary to protect public health, while acknowledging the hardships they have caused.
In October, he extended the state of emergency he first declared in March for another 30 days.He has said he will continue to work on racial justice issues, strengthening public schools, improving Delaware’s infrastructure and cleaning up.