President-elect Donald Trump has promised a sweeping overhaul of the country's immigration policy, including deporting millions of people who came to the U.S. illegally, when he assumes office in 2025.
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Despite a divisive presidential election, Delawareans of all political persuasions gathered in Georgetown Thursday to “bury the hatchet” and put the 2024 election cycle behind them.
Democrat Claire Snyder-Hall will take over the seat held by the retiring Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf for over 20 years. She defeated Republican Mike Simpler, 9,627 to 7,989 votes, in the general election after beating out Kathy McGuiness and Marty Rendon in the primary.
Two novice challengers are squaring off against longtime incumbents in heavily Republican Delaware County, Ohio's fastest growing county where government efficiency and growth are perennial concerns. With all precincts reporting, incumbent Gary Merrell beat Democrat challenger Garrett Sohnly with 58.4% of the vote.
More than 200,000 Delawareans voted early in person at one of the state's 19 early-voting sites. The total represents about 1-in-4 registered voters. The state has also had 37,416 votes cast via absentee ballot, according to the most recent Delaware Department of Elections data.