Delaware became the 1st state on December 7, 1787.
Its small size does not make its civic role simple. Delaware combines coastal communities, farms, chemical and financial industries, port activity, beach tourism, and a nationally significant corporate-law system. Residents may encounter state decisions through schools, transportation, environmental protection, courts, public records, and economic development, while many businesses encounter Delaware through incorporation and chancery law. Delaware’s congressional delegation and state government structure follow below, along with links to verify anything firsthand.
Liberty and Independence
State Motto
Delaware's voice in Congress.
Every state has two senators. Its number of representatives is set by population and can change after each census.
Delaware's Delegation
Choose a member to see their contact information, congressional work, and committee assignments.
The states are the laboratories of democracy.
Justice Louis BrandeisState Leadership
Governor
Matt Meyer (Democratic)
Lieutenant Governor
Kyle Evans Gay (Democratic)
Quick Facts
Capital
Dover
Population
Approximately 1.06 million
Electoral votes
3
Congressional districts
1
Official Links
Use these sources to check current state records, filings, elections, and public notices.
