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Ted Lauzen

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State Treasurer

2026 Delaware State Treasurer — Democratic Primary · September 15, 2026

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Last reviewed September 18, 2026

Overview

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2026 Delaware State Treasurer — Democratic Primary on September 15, 2026
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State Treasurer · Democratic · Candidate
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Delaware Department of Elections — Primary Election 9/15/2026

Candidate: Ted Lauzen

Office: State Treasurer; County: Statewide

Party: Democratic

Status: Qualified

Filed: 2026-01-23

Website: https://tedlauzen.com

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A life shaped by service and responsibility

Source-published biography

Ted grew up in a town outside of Chicago where the city meets the cornfields. Early in life, he loved listening to stories from his grandfather, a Navy frogman in World War II. Those stories weren’t about glory but about our shared responsibility to our country.

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Ted grew up in a town outside of Chicago where the city meets the cornfields. Early in life, he loved listening to stories from his grandfather, a Navy frogman in World War II. Those stories weren’t about glory but about our shared responsibility to our country.

Experience grounded in finance

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After flying for the Marines and earning an MBA at Wharton, Ted built a career in finance with one simple goal: help people make impactful decisions with their hard-earned savings and plan for the future.

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After flying for the Marines and earning an MBA at Wharton, Ted built a career in finance with one simple goal: help people make impactful decisions with their hard-earned savings and plan for the future.

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Protecting Delaware's AAA Credit Rating and Updating State Debt Policies

Candidate position
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Protect Delaware's AAA credit rating and modernize state debt policies to reduce borrowing costs.

  • Use a strong credit rating and updated debt practices to finance schools, roads, and environmental projects more efficiently.
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With its high rating and modernized practices, Delaware can borrow money more efficiently to build schools, repair roads, and protect the environment.

Expand Financial Literacy and Support Programs

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Expand access to Treasurer-administered savings and financial-support programs.

  • Increase access to programs such as Delaware's 529 plan, EARNS retirement program, and ABLE accounts for families saving for education, retirement, and disability-related needs.
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... like the DE 529, the EARNS program, and the ABLE plan. These programs play an essential role in helping families save for college, invest for retirement, and care for their families.

Partner with Towns and Municipalities

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FactVote summary · Policy

Coordinate state and local financial management to improve investment performance and reduce Wall Street fees.

  • Partner with Delaware's 57 towns and municipalities and apply national public-treasury best practices through shared scale and coordination.
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Partnering with our 57 towns and municipalities ... ... to implement national best practices from the Democratic State Treasurer's Association. Through scale and coordination, our teamwork can improve performance and reduce the fees we pay to Wall Street.

Investment Oversight and Transparency

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Strengthen oversight and transparency of public investments and state funds.

  • Use investment oversight to reduce waste, stabilize reserves, ensure appropriate use of public funds, and keep the public informed.
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By ensuring public funds are used appropriately, the Office of the Treasurer can play a critical role in reducing waste, stabilizing reserves, and keeping the public informed.

Board of Pardons

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Serve on Delaware's Board of Pardons with an experienced and empathetic approach to second-chance decisions.

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With an experienced and empathetic approach, the Board can provide "a second chance" to Delawareans.

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Sources

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  1. Election record

    2026 Delaware qualified candidate record — Ted Lauzen

    Delaware Department of Elections

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  2. Candidate-owned primary source

    Ted Lauzen — candidate-owned primary source 3

    Ted Lauzen campaign

    Open Ted Lauzen campaign

    Link checked September 15, 2026.

  3. Candidate-owned primary source

    Ted Lauzen — candidate-owned primary source 4

    Ted Lauzen campaign

    Open Ted Lauzen campaign
  4. GOVERNMENT_CAMPAIGN_FINANCE_SEARCH

    Ted Lauzen — Delaware campaign-finance reporting system

    Delaware Department of Elections

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  5. Candidate-provided

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