Delaware State House District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ron Gray Republican (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Carlie CareyRepublicanMaureen MaddenDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general (different candidates): Ron Gray (R) 100.0
- Last election
- Ron Gray (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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The current holder, Ron Gray, is not on the candidate list.
- Maureen MaddenDemocratic
- Carlie CareyRepublican
Source: elections.delaware.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,341
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon GrayWonName as filed: Ronald E. Gray Republican 15,341100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,576
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon GrayWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Ronald E. Gray Republican 10,576100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,409
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon GrayWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Ronald E. Gray Republican 15,409100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,654
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon GrayWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Ronald E. Gray Republican 9,63565.8% DemocraticMeghan M. Kelly Democratic 5,01934.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,188
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRon GrayWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Ronald E. Gray Republican 12,188100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,133
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanR. GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 7,133100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,937
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRonald E. GrayWon Republican 7,90261.1% DemocraticShirley A. Price Democratic 5,03538.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,371
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald W. HockerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,371100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,553
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald W. HockerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,76972.1% DemocraticMary K. Ryan Democratic 3,78427.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,471
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald W. HockerWon(incumbent) Republican 6,84972.3% DemocraticRobert L. Maddex Democratic 2,62227.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,455
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald W. HockerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,65361.5% DemocraticShirley A. Price Democratic 4,80238.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,912
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGerald W. HockerWon Republican 4,43649.8% DemocraticShirley A. Price(incumbent) Democratic 4,37949.1% IndependentDonna Layfield Sinnamon Independent 971.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,508
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley A. PriceWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,63263.9% RepublicanKenneth Sutton Republican 4,87636.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,564
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley A. PriceWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,16660.3% RepublicanWilliam O. Murray Republican 3,39839.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,369
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticShirley A. PriceWon Democratic 5,22650.4% RepublicanWilliam O. Murray Republican 5,14349.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,246
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,246100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,218
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 5,36258.2% RepublicanWilliam O. Murray Republican 3,85641.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,785
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,30563.5% RepublicanWilliam O. Murray Republican 2,48036.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,859
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 4,51957.5% RepublicanNicholas A. Varrato Jr. Republican 3,34042.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,593
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.Won Democratic 3,00153.7% RepublicanCharles W. Steele(incumbent) Republican 2,59246.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,505
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles W. SteeleWon Republican 3,32451.1% DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.(incumbent) Democratic 3,18148.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,772
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGeorge H. Bunting Jr.Won Democratic 2,41150.5% RepublicanWilliam K. Scott Jr. Republican 2,36149.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,351
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanB. Bradford Barnes Jr.Won Republican 2,74951.4% DemocraticHoward A. Clendaniel(incumbent) Democratic 2,60248.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,467
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward A. ClendanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,46355.1% RepublicanWilliam W. Vanderwende Republican 2,00444.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,150
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward A. ClendanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,93256.9% RepublicanRaymond W. Lloyd Republican 2,21843.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,172
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward A. ClendanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,77366.5% RepublicanEdward Conaway Republican 1,39933.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,901
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward A. ClendanielWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,17664.8% RepublicanJohn H. Annett Republican 1,67134.1% OtherJohn W. Rutherford Other 541.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,302
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard CordreyWon Democratic 3,21260.6% RepublicanGeorge Edward Gray(incumbent) Republican 2,09039.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,563
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1968 to 1971)
Delaware House of Representatives District 38, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge Edward GrayWon(incumbent) Republican 3,13156.3% DemocraticWilson E. Campbell Democratic 2,43243.7%
- 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 38, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/de/house/38. 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:38
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026