Delaware Treasurer election, 2022

Elections in Delaware, 2022

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Delaware Treasurer
Election details
Filing deadline: July 12, 2022
Primary: September 13, 2022 General: November 8, 2022 Pre-election incumbent(s): Colleen Davis (Democratic)
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Delaware
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Delaware held an election for treasurer on November 8, 2022. The primary was scheduled for September 13, 2022. The filing deadline was July 12, 2022.

Incumbent Colleen Davis won election in the general election for Delaware Treasurer.

Candidates and election results

General election candidates

• Colleen Davis  (Incumbent) (Democratic Party) ✔ 
• Greg Coverdale  (Republican Party)

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 Democratic primary candidates

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

• Colleen Davis (Incumbent) ✔ 

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 Republican primary candidates

This primary was canceled and this candidate advanced:

• Greg Coverdale ✔

Voting information

See also: Voting in Delaware

Election information in Delaware: Nov. 8, 2022, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

• In-person: Oct. 15, 2022
• By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2022
• Online: Oct. 15, 2022

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

No

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 4, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 4, 2022
• Online: Nov. 4, 2022

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

• In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
• By mail: Received by Nov. 8, 2022

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 28, 2022 to Nov. 6, 2022

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Colleen Davis (D)

Facing a $255M revenue shortfall at the outset of the global pandemic meant the focus changed rapidly to ensure we continued to provide critical resources, keeping residents alive, safe and well. This was challenging, yet despite those challenges we responded with critical vaccinations, protective gear, and other essentials and are now experiencing a $1.12B surplus. Our focus must remain on those critical needs, but ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to continue to thrive.

I have increased the number of individuals preparing for retirement, saving in a higher education 529 account and preparing for futures for persons with different abilities. This creates a level of security that many have not had in recent years. The opportunity to refinance bonds saved taxpayers dollars, issuing checks to Delaware residents and creating tax deduction legislation supported citizens at crucial times with a lasting impact. Expanding financial education in K-12th grade, improving access to banks via Banking Desert Initiative ensures we all remain fiscally healthy.

As State Treasurer, I serve the public in a wide array of fiscal executive functions, yet I maintain a focus on the impact my office's work has on every person in Delaware. Maintaining our AAA rating proved challenging during the pandemic, however, we are fiscally stronger than before. Securely transacting and investing every tax dollar to support Delaware's programs, schools and public spaces is essential to maintaining a predictable tax rate and wonderful communities. Assisting Delaware workers of every background to retire securely, while closing the wealth gap and unburdening tax-payers is a crucial role of Treasury; one in which I'm grateful to serve.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Colleen Davis (D)

My priorities remain; bolstering retirement security and readiness, creating pathways to economic empowerment, and promoting a culture of financial excellence.

My personal background and professional experience have allowed me to uniquely understand the challenges faced by people and stakeholders of all backgrounds. As Treasurer, I have cultivated honest, trusting relationships that allow me to serve as a conduit between Delawareans and policy makers to ensure our financial planning puts people first.

Because Delawareans deserves a budget and economy that are strong long-term, but also protect the taxpayer and prioritize the interests of Main Street over Wall Street. That’s what I have fought for during my first term in office and will continue to do if re-elected. I ask for your support in re-electing me as our state Treasurer on November 8th 2022.

Past elections

2018

See also: Delaware Treasurer election, 2018

General election

General election for Delaware Treasurer

Colleen Davis defeated incumbent Ken Simpler and David Chandler in the general election for Delaware Treasurer on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Colleen Davis (D)	52.4	187,240
		Ken Simpler (R)	45.9	164,001
		David Chandler (G)	1.8	6,301

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Delaware Treasurer

Colleen Davis advanced from the Democratic primary for Delaware Treasurer on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Colleen Davis

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Delaware Treasurer

Incumbent Ken Simpler advanced from the Republican primary for Delaware Treasurer on September 6, 2018.

		Candidate
✔		Ken Simpler

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2014

See also: Delaware down ballot state executive elections, 2014

Delaware Treasurer, 2014
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Ken Simpler	53.6%	123,105
	Democratic	Sean Barney	43.6%	100,218
	Green	David Chandler	2.8%	6,373
Total Votes				229,696
Election results via Delaware Office of the State Election Commissioner

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