Wilmington, DE – Governor Markell has released the following statement in reaction to the results of the 2016 statewide election:

“Congratulations to John Carney on becoming the next Governor of Delaware and to Colin Bonini on his determined campaign. Having had the opportunity to work with John and to get to know him and his family during my time in office, I know he is as committed as anyone to public service on behalf of all Delawareans, and that he has the character, integrity, and resolve to make the most of the incredible responsibility with which he has been entrusted by our citizens. As I have told John, I look forward to working with him on a smooth and effective transition over the next two months to ensure his administration is as prepared as possible to hit the ground running on day one.

“I also congratulate Bethany Hall-Long and Trinidad Navarro, as well as Mike Purzycki, Matt Meyer and all of the winners of the General Assembly races, on their victories, and thank all of the candidates who ran spirited campaigns and participated in this fundamental exercise of our democracy.

“Finally, we have made history tonight, giving our state’s Electoral College votes to a woman for the first time and electing a woman and an African-American to represent Delaware in Congress. Whomever you supported in those races, the performances of Hillary Clinton and Lisa Blunt Rochester on our ballot represents another important milestone in breaking down barriers in our state. I hope it will open the door for more women and minorities to pursue public office in the years to come.”

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