Delaware Election Results

Delaware loves Democrats, so it was no surprise that Chris Coons, the incumbent senator, coasted to victory over his Republican challenger, Kevin L. Wade.

In 2010, Mr. Coons filled Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr.'s old seat — held temporarily by the appointed Ted Kaufman — through a special election against the Tea Party activist Christine O’Donnell, who enlivened that race by divulging that she had once dabbled in witchcraft. Mr. Coons has emphasized his ability to work with Republicans, a skill that could prove valuable now that the Democrats have lost control of the Senate.

John Carney, a Democrat and the state’s sole representative in the House, easily won his third term, defeating his Republican opponent, Rose Izzo. Mr. Carney, who narrowly lost in the primary of the 2008 race for governor, could make another bid for that job in 2016. His fellow Democrat Beau Biden, the vice president’s eldest child, has already said he will run for governor.

Matt Denn’s victory in the race for state attorney general means that Delaware will be without a second in command until the 2016 election. Mr. Denn will be leaving his job as lieutenant governor, but the state’s Constitution does not allow the governor to appoint a replacement, or voters to pick someone in a special election. Mr. Denn heavily outspent his Republican opponent, Ted Kittila, a corporate lawyer and first-time candidate. Mr. Denn, who previously served as insurance commissioner, promised during the campaign to put more police officers on the street in Wilmington, the state’s largest city, which has been struggling with increased violence. He is also seen as a possible candidate for governor in 2016.

Tom Wagner, who has held the state auditor’s post for 25 years, beat back a challenge by Brenda Mayrack, former executive of the state’s Democratic Party.