Delaware State House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Frank Burns Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Frank BurnsDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Frank Burns (Democratic) won by 15.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Frank BurnsIncumbentDemocratic
Source: elections.delaware.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 12,812
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank BurnsWon Democratic 7,41557.9% RepublicanBrenda Mennella Republican 5,39742.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,727
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 4,38150.2% DemocraticFrank Burns Democratic 4,34649.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,754
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 6,70352.6% DemocraticStephanie Barry Democratic 6,05147.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,819
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 5,11452.1% DemocraticStephanie Barry Democratic 4,70547.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,212
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 7,57482.2% GreenDavid McCorquodale Green 1,63817.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,013
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanM. RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 4,04880.8% GreenDavid A. McCorquodale Green 96519.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,629
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 7,629100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,356
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon(incumbent) Republican 5,356100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,928
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMichael RamoneWon Republican 5,47455.1% DemocraticPatricia D. Creedon Democratic 4,45444.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,164
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 5,164100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,657
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 6,66369.0% DemocraticElton Brewer Democratic 2,99431.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,266
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 5,266100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,281
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 6,281100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,331
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 3,331100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,156
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon(incumbent) Republican 4,88868.3% DemocraticWilliam A. Baker Sr. Democratic 2,26831.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,435
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPamela S. MaierWon Republican 3,02355.6% DemocraticRegina F. Robb Democratic 2,41244.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,718
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven C. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 4,38056.8% DemocraticGabriel W. Dominelli Jr. Democratic 3,33843.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,705
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven C. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 2,48052.7% DemocraticRichard A. Diliberto Jr. Democratic 2,22547.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,510
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven C. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 4,67071.7% DemocraticSalvatore J. DeAngelo Jr. Democratic 1,84028.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,665
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven C. TaylorWon(incumbent) Republican 2,41451.8% DemocraticVincent P. Meconi Democratic 2,25148.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,479
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSteven C. TaylorWon Republican 3,38152.2% DemocraticVincent P. Meconi(incumbent) Democratic 3,09847.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,797
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVincent P. MeconiWon Democratic 2,56953.5% RepublicanRobert S. Powell(incumbent) Republican 2,20546.0% LibertarianMargaret R. Buchanan Libertarian 230.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,646
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. GilliganWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,646100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,800
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. GilliganWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,99278.7% RepublicanRita L. McWhorter Republican 80821.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,976
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. GilliganWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,976100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,650
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. GilliganWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,17887.1% RepublicanB. Max Jenks Republican 47212.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,388
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert F. GilliganWon Democratic 3,67268.2% RepublicanB. Max Jenks Republican 1,71631.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,182
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert T. ConnorWon Republican 2,17452.0% DemocraticEdward S. Stansky(incumbent) Democratic 1,93246.2% OtherJames I. Riggs Other 761.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,197
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 21, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward S. StanskyWon Democratic 2,73952.7% RepublicanJoseph T. Cashman(incumbent) Republican 2,45847.3%
- 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 21, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/de/house/21. 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:21
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