State
State Senator, 8th District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A state senator votes on Delaware laws and the state budget and confirms the Governor's appointments.
Public safety
Mara GormanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shane CavanaughRepublican
- Pledges support for police and firefighters
Education
Mara GormanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shane CavanaughRepublican
- Supports less screen time and more hands-on learning
Housing
Mara GormanDemocratic
- Supports higher-density housing and accessory dwelling units
- Supports a Housing First approach to homelessness
Shane CavanaughRepublican
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Mara GormanDemocratic
No documented position found.
Shane CavanaughRepublican
- Pledges to fight small-business fees and red tape
Environment & parks
Mara GormanDemocratic
- Opposes large-load data centers
Shane CavanaughRepublican
- Supports small modular nuclear reactors for local power
Health & human services
Mara GormanDemocratic
- Supports creating a medical school in Delaware
- Co-sponsored a constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights
Shane CavanaughRepublican
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Mara GormanDemocratic
- Supports making Election Day a state holiday
Shane CavanaughRepublican
No documented position found.
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.