Delaware House District 33
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Charles Postles Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Charles Postles (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Charles Postles (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: HudsonRight column: Pennington
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The current holder, Charles Postles, is not on the candidate list.
- Joshua PenningtonDemocratic
- Morgan HudsonRepublican
Source: elections.delaware.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 9,101
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles PostlesWonName as filed: Charles S. Postles Jr. Republican 9,101100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,703
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles PostlesWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles S. Postles Jr. Republican 5,703100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,654
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles PostlesWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles S. Postles Jr. Republican 6,81358.5% DemocraticRachael King Democratic 4,84141.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,265
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles PostlesWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Charles S. Postles Jr. Republican 5,00160.5% DemocraticJames Todd Webb Democratic 3,26439.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,051
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles PostlesWonName as filed: Charles S. Postles Jr. Republican 5,78057.5% DemocraticKaren D. Williams Democratic 4,27142.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,765
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanH. PetermanWon(incumbent) Republican 3,33657.9% DemocraticJ. Robbins Democratic 2,42942.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,032
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold J. PetermanWon(incumbent) Republican 4,82553.4% DemocraticJohn Kevin Robbins Democratic 4,20746.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,269
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarold J. PetermanWon Republican 4,31452.2% DemocraticRobert E. Walls(incumbent) Democratic 3,95547.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,336
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert E. WallsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,54653.7% RepublicanHarold J. Peterman Republican 4,79046.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,425
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert E. WallsWon Democratic 3,25350.6% RepublicanUlysses S. Grant Republican 3,17249.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,567
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 6,567100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,650
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,48761.7% DemocraticD. Ken Cox Democratic 2,16338.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,323
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 4,53561.9% DemocraticTommye Staley Democratic 2,78838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,491
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,70360.2% DemocraticJohn K. Starke Democratic 1,78839.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,850
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,69763.2% DemocraticWilson M. Reed Democratic 2,15336.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,435
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,09769.8% DemocraticWilson M. Reed Democratic 1,33830.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,770
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,66263.5% DemocraticRaymond T. Stoops Democratic 2,10836.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,920
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,920100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,796
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 3,796100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,680
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 2,42165.8% DemocraticDaniel W. Camac Jr. Democratic 1,25934.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,965
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWallace Caulk Jr.Won Republican 2,96159.6% DemocraticIrene Somy Democratic 2,00440.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,697
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHarry K. TerryWon Democratic 2,08156.3% RepublicanJoseph D. Kiibler Jr. Republican 1,61643.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,180
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth Ann MinnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,180100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,489
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth Ann MinnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,39068.5% RepublicanGary S. Melvin Republican 1,09931.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,548
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth Ann MinnerWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,43775.6% RepublicanReese E. Phillips Republican 1,11124.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,292
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRuth Ann MinnerWon Democratic 2,09163.5% RepublicanPhilip W. Tuthill Republican 1,20136.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,500
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge A. RobbinsWon Democratic 2,78862.0% RepublicanGeorge Effinger Republican 1,71238.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,220
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge R. QuillenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,14550.8% DemocraticLeon C. Donovan Democratic 2,07549.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,877
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 33, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge Robert QuillenWon(incumbent) Republican 2,64554.2% DemocraticDavid G. Jones Democratic 2,23245.8%
- 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 House District 33, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/de/house/33. Retrieved October 30, 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:33
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026