The American Vote
Modern PolarizationDE · 3 EV

2020

Delaware: Biden carries 3 EV.
Delaware cast its 3 electoral votes for Biden (Democratic). National winner: Joe Biden (Democratic) — Delaware voted with the national winner this cycle.

Delaware in 2020

The 2020 contest saw Delaware line up behind Biden, delivering 3 electoral votes to the Democratic ticket. That placed Delaware with the eventual winner: Joe Biden went on to take the presidency, and Delaware was part of his column.

Delaware stayed in the Democratic column for the 9th straight cycle, extending a run that began in 1988. Delaware did not move alone — neighboring Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey broke the same way in 2020. Over its 60 recorded presidential cycles, Delaware has backed the Democratic party more than any other — 23 times in all. The vote fell within the Modern Polarization — Close elections in a divided country.

Nationally, Joe Biden finished with 306 of the 538 electoral votes to Donald Trump's 232. Joe Biden led the national popular vote with 51.31% of the ballots cast.

The 2020 national map
Delaware full history →
ALAKAZARCACOFLGAIDILINIAKSKYLAMEMIMNMSMOMTNENVNMNYNCNDOHOKORPASCSDTNTXUTVAWAWVWIWY

Delaware in nearby cycles