Delaware

Governor
Matt Meyer (Democratic)

Population
1.06 million

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
1 U.S. House member

Delaware became the 1st state on December 7, 1787. Its civic identity includes early ratification of the Constitution, coastal and agricultural communities, corporate law, chemical manufacturing, and a compact state government centered in Dover.

Overview

Delaware became the 1st state on December 7, 1787. Its civic identity includes early ratification of the Constitution, coastal and agricultural communities, corporate law, chemical manufacturing, and a compact state government centered in Dover.