U.S. Senate, Delaware
Results
About This Race
Nov.
4
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Polls Close: 8 p.m. ET
The Candidates
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D, Incumbent)
Occupation
Attorney
Attorney
Public Service
- Senator, United States Senate, 1972-present
- Chair, Committee on Foreign Relations, current, 2001-2003
- Chair, Committee on the Judiciary, 1987-1995
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Funding
| Total Raised | PACs | Individuals | Out of State |
| 6,954,805 | 5,010 | 6,681,990 | 87% |
Christine O'Donnell (R)
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Previous DE Election Results
Republican Presidential Primary (Feb. 5, 2008)
Democratic Presidential Primary (Feb. 5, 2008)
Poll Averages
The Spread
Biden +37.0
| Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D) | 66.0% | +0.0% |
SOURCE: Real Clear Politics. Average reflects polls conducted between Sept. 17 and Oct. 8, 2008.
Delaware Demographics
- Population: 864,764
- Gender: 48.4% male, 51.6% female
- Age: 76.2% 18 years and over; 13.5% 65 years and over; Median age: 37.8
- Median Household Income: $54,610
- Families Below Poverty Level: 7.5%
- Education: 10.4% of those over 25 have a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: 2007 American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
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