Delaware State House District 15
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Kam Smith Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Kam SmithDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Kam Smith (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Kam SmithIncumbentDemocratic
Source: elections.delaware.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,286
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKam SmithWonName as filed: Kamela T. Smith Democratic 9,286100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,387
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,08668.8% RepublicanMichael Higgin Republican 2,30131.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,430
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,11267.8% RepublicanMichael Higgin Republican 4,09130.5% OtherAmy A. Merlino Other 2271.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,340
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,32987.9% LibertarianAmy Merlino Libertarian 1,01112.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,390
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,390100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,734
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,90668.1% RepublicanM. Lenzini Republican 1,82831.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,970
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,38593.5% LibertarianAmy Merlino Libertarian 5856.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,573
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,76470.7% RepublicanJames Vanhouten Republican 2,65927.8% LibertarianGeorge Edward Barnett Libertarian 1501.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,570
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,570100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,002
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie J. LonghurstWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,19574.2% RepublicanLaura Brown Republican 1,80725.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,346
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie J. LonghurstWon Democratic 5,18750.1% RepublicanBruce C. Reynolds(incumbent) Republican 5,15949.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,080
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,78154.7% DemocraticValerie J. Longhurst Democratic 2,29945.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,945
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 4,945100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,372
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 1,95658.0% DemocraticRobert Maista Democratic 1,41642.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,134
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,59858.7% DemocraticChristopher A. Yates Democratic 2,53641.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,977
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 2,68867.6% DemocraticJeanne Hartzelreed Democratic 1,28932.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,090
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 3,51457.7% DemocraticSamuel H. Randow Jr. Democratic 2,57642.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,076
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon(incumbent) Republican 1,86360.6% DemocraticRodney Dixon Democratic 1,21339.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,403
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon Republican 2,34353.2% DemocraticRodney Dixon(incumbent) Democratic 2,04746.5% LibertarianJames R. Crocker Libertarian 130.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,127
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRodney DixonWon Democratic 1,58550.7% RepublicanBruce C. Reynolds(incumbent) Republican 1,54249.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,960
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBruce C. ReynoldsWon Republican 2,50550.5% DemocraticRodney Dixon(incumbent) Democratic 2,45549.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,962
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRodney DixonWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,27157.3% RepublicanDonald E. Neil Republican 1,65541.8% OtherThomas Alexander III Other 360.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,723
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn A. CampanelliWon Democratic 3,723100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,895
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid B. McBrideWon Democratic 3,10979.8% RepublicanCatherine J. Kelly Republican 68617.6% OtherPaul Debruyne Other 812.1% OtherHarvey I. Warren Jr. Other 190.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,141
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. ByrdWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,55769.2% RepublicanPaul E. Neill Republican 1,58430.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,605
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert L. ByrdWon Democratic 2,57371.4% RepublicanDorothy Romanski Republican 1,03228.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,368
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhillip W. OrthWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,54066.0% RepublicanBenjamin Quill Republican 1,82834.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,774
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam L. FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,24659.5% DemocraticEdward Laskaris Democratic 1,47839.2% OtherGrayson P. Beaver Other 501.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,168
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 15, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam L. FrederickWon(incumbent) Republican 2,88555.8% DemocraticEdward Laskaris Democratic 2,28344.2%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Delaware State House District 15, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/de/house/15. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:de/sldl:15
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026