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Delaware · Delaware Senate District 1 · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Dan Cruce

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent state senator

2026 race · Delaware Senate District 1

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%

>99% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

>99%<1%
● Dan CruceINC● Hildi BachtleAlso: Steven Washington (I)
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Background

Current office
Delaware State Senate, SD-1
Experience
State legislature

Links: Candidate list (source)

Opponents in 2026