Delaware State House District 17
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Melissa Minor-Brown Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- Earlier results
- Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic) was unopposed, 2022Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic) was unopposed, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,956
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWonName as filed: Melissa "Mimi" Minor-Brown Democratic 7,956100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,363
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,001
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,001100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,107
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWon Democratic 6,107100.0%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 7,956
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWonName as filed: Melissa "Mimi" Minor-Brown Democratic 7,956100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,363
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,363100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,001
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,001100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,107
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMelissa Minor-BrownWon Democratic 6,107100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,721
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,721100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,860
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,860100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,992
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,29781.2% RepublicanLaura Brown Republican 1,69518.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,108
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,108100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,369
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,98183.4% RepublicanDavid Lee Osborn Republican 1,38816.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,483
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael P. MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,61984.2% RepublicanDavid Lee Osborn Republican 86415.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,047
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael P. MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,59081.9% RepublicanPhillip J. Simpkins Jr. Republican 1,45718.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,340
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael P. MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,340100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,931
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael P. MulrooneyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,12774.0% RepublicanJeffrey G. Mack Republican 1,80426.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,518
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael P. MulrooneyWon Democratic 2,41853.5% RepublicanDouglas J. Salter Republican 2,10046.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,900
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 4,12884.2% LibertarianRichard A. Cohen Libertarian 77215.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,454
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 3,454100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,748
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 4,71569.9% DemocraticDavid E. Lohoefer Democratic 2,03330.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,829
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 2,99061.9% DemocraticJohn F. Klingmeyer Democratic 1,83938.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,153
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 3,97295.6% LibertarianRichard A. Cohen Libertarian 1814.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,406
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 3,17272.0% DemocraticEdward J. Baker Jr. Democratic 1,23428.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,856
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 4,58566.9% DemocraticRobert J. Burns Democratic 2,24932.8% LibertarianRichard A. Cohen Libertarian 220.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,215
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJeffrey G. MackWon(incumbent) Republican 3,27562.8% DemocraticWilliam Shipley Democratic 1,91036.6% LibertarianDaniel W. Farrow IV Libertarian 300.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,260
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRodney DixonWon Democratic 1,91958.9% RepublicanDonald E. Neil Republican 1,34141.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,299
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MatushefskeWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,53966.9% RepublicanHenry M. Sipple Republican 76033.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,562
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MatushefskeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,29364.4% RepublicanHenry M. Sipple Republican 1,26935.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 1,797
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MatushefskeWon(incumbent) Democratic 1,797100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,045
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn MatushefskeWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,38458.9% RepublicanAngelo Falasca Republican 1,62640.2% OtherPhyllis Tulio Other 350.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,830
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhillip W. OrthWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,00552.4% RepublicanWilliam F. Cassello Republican 1,77846.4% OtherWilliam E. Bryan Other 471.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,095
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 17, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhillip W. OrthWon Democratic 2,74053.8% RepublicanWilliam F. Cassello Republican 2,35546.2%
- 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
More about this race
Uncontested
One candidate on the printed ballot.
Source: elections.delaware.gov, dated Oct 28
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- Nonpartisan
- More than one party
- No member listed
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Election Wrld. (2026). Delaware State House District 17, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/de/house/17. 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026