Delaware U.S. Senate election, 2006
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Tom Carper
- Senator: Tom Carper (sw)
- State: DE
- Age in '06: 59
- Prognosis: Safe Dem (11/04)
Important Dates
- State Party Nominating Conventions: May 2006
- Filing Deadline: May 12, 2006
- Filing Deadline (Independents): July 15, 2006
- State Primary: September 12, 2006
Challengers
Results
- Carper won 70-29%
Previous Elections
- 2000: 56% / 44% over William Roth (R) (incumbent)
Delaware Presidential Results
- 2004: Kerry 53% / Bush 46%
- 2000: Gore 55% / Bush 42%
Narrative
Carper is probably safe from any upset. He was a very popular governor before defeating Bill Roth soundly in '00.
Joseph Biden (D)
- Delaware's senior senator Joseph Biden (D) is up for reelection for the senate in 2008, but may run for President. See U.S. presidential election, 2008
