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2026 Delaware Attorney General — Democratic Primary · September 15, 2026

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Last reviewed September 16, 2026

Overview

Current race
2026 Delaware Attorney General — Democratic Primary on September 15, 2026
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Official candidacy
Attorney General · Democratic · Incumbent
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Delaware Department of Elections — Primary Election 9/15/2026

Candidate: Kathy Jennings

Office: Attorney General; County: Statewide

Party: Democratic

Status: Qualified

Filed: 2026-03-27

Website: https://www.kathyfordelaware.com

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Experience

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Delaware Born and Raised

Source-published biography

Born and raised in Wilmington by a single mother and loving grandparents. Kathy's mother became the first college graduate of the family by earning her nursing degree when Kathy was a young child. Her grandfather was a Marine who fought on Okinawa during World War II and upon returning home became a proud member of the Carpenters Union. Kathy graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, University of Delaware, and Villanova University Law School before joining the Delaware Department of Justice. She was one of only two women in in the Criminal Division’s Wilmington office when she started.

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Born and raised in Wilmington by a single mother and loving grandparents. Kathy's mother became the first college graduate of the family by earning her nursing degree when Kathy was a young child. Her grandfather was a Marine who fought on Okinawa during World War II and upon returning home became a proud member of the Carpenters Union. Kathy graduated from Mount Pleasant High School, University of Delaware, and Villanova University Law School before joining the Delaware Department of Justice. She was one of only two women in in the Criminal Division’s Wilmington office when she started.

Tested and Experienced

Source-published biography

After years of service in the office, Kathy was named State Prosecutor, in charge of all criminal prosecutions in Delaware. Later, she served as Chief Deputy Attorney General, the #2 official in the entire Delaware Department of Justice. Kathy developed and implemented the Consumer Fraud Division, after successfully seeking legislation providing protections for consumers.

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After years of service in the office, Kathy was named State Prosecutor, in charge of all criminal prosecutions in Delaware. Later, she served as Chief Deputy Attorney General, the #2 official in the entire Delaware Department of Justice. Kathy developed and implemented the Consumer Fraud Division, after successfully seeking legislation providing protections for consumers.

Tested and Experienced

Source-published biography

Following her tenure in the Department of Justice, Kathy and former Attorney General Charles Oberly started the law firm of Oberly and Jennings. In private practice, Kathy specialized in trial work, ranging from criminal defense to white collar and regulatory work. She also focused on civil litigation. Kathy's depth of experience gives her a balanced perspective on the criminal justice system.

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Following her tenure in the Department of Justice, Kathy and former Attorney General Charles Oberly started the law firm of Oberly and Jennings. In private practice, Kathy specialized in trial work, ranging from criminal defense to white collar and regulatory work. She also focused on civil litigation. Kathy's depth of experience gives her a balanced perspective on the criminal justice system.

Results for Delaware

Source-published biography

In January of 2017, Kathy was appointed Chief Administrative Officer of New Castle County by newly elected County Executive Matthew Meyer. As the County’s second-in-command, Kathy managed more than 1500 employees and a budget of $284 million. From June 2017 through December 2017, Kathy concurrently served as the County’s Public Safety Director, overseeing the Police Department, Paramedics and 911 Communications.

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In January of 2017, Kathy was appointed Chief Administrative Officer of New Castle County by newly elected County Executive Matthew Meyer. As the County’s second-in-command, Kathy managed more than 1500 employees and a budget of $284 million. From June 2017 through December 2017, Kathy concurrently served as the County’s Public Safety Director, overseeing the Police Department, Paramedics and 911 Communications.

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Make Delaware Safer

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Use the Attorney General's office to make Delaware safer for residents and families.

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Promote Fair and Equal Justice

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Work toward a Delaware justice system that is fair and equal for all.

  • Preserve the campaign's normative governing commitment.
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Strengthen Laws Against Online Predators

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Strengthen Delaware laws against online predators to help keep children safe.

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Created the Consumer Fraud Division

Candidate’s account of past work
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Developed and implemented Delaware's Consumer Fraud Division after seeking enabling consumer-protection legislation.

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Secured an 85 Percent Conviction Rate for Gun Offenders

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FactVote summary · Record / Past Action

Secured an 85 percent conviction rate for gun offenders during her first term as Attorney General.

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Secured Life Sentences in Child-Predator Cases

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Secured life sentences for child predators, including a daycare worker convicted of suffocating an infant.

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Defended 80,000 Lawfully Cast Ballots

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Defeated a lawsuit that sought to invalidate 80,000 lawfully cast Delaware ballots.

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Reached a $500 Million Opioid Settlement

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Held opioid manufacturers accountable through a settlement that the campaign says delivered $500 million to taxpayers.

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Pursued Corruption Involving Elected Officials

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Pursued corruption cases involving elected officials, including members of her own party accused of misusing office and taxpayer funds.

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Investigated Elder Abuse and Senior Fraud

Candidate’s account of past work
FactVote summary · Record / Past Action

Investigated more than 100 elder-abuse cases and more than 100 efforts to defraud seniors after taking office.

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Delaware qualified candidate record — Kathy Jennings

    Delaware Department of Elections

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

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  3. Public-record identity source

    Kathy Jennings — official current office identity

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