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Governor Meyer Nominates Candace Holmes To Serve As Kent County Family Court Judge

Governor Matt Meyer | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2026

DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Commissioner Candace E. Holmes to serve as a Judge on Kent County Family Court.  “Commissioner Holmes brings with her deep experience in family law and a strong commitment to Delaware’s children and families,” said Governor Meyer. “Her record reflects a thoughtful, steady approach to some of the most complex and sensitive cases before our courts. She understands […]




Governor Meyer Announces Summer 2026 Internship Program

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced that his office is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. “We’re excited to launch our office’s Summer 2026 internship program, giving students from across Delaware critical knowledge about what it takes to manage state government,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “We’re looking for folks who understand the importance of […]




Governor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware

Department of Elections | Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Executive Order 19, establishing the Delaware Task Force on Free, Fair, and Secure Elections.  This is a coordinated effort focused on election security, to reinforce public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process, and safeguard Delaware from unconstitutional federal interference.  “The U.S. Constitution is clear: elections are run by the states, not the federal government,” said Governor Meyer. “That’s a responsibility we take […]




State of Delaware Appeals Court Order to Provide Employer Data to Immigration Officials

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that the State of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Justice will appeal a recent federal court decision ordering the Delaware Department of Labor to provide employee wage and identification records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  “I will continue to go as far as the law allows to […]




Governor Meyer Nominates Robert Storch to be Delaware’s First Inspector General

Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as the first Inspector General for the State of Delaware.  “For far too long, Delaware’s institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “With a seasoned leader like Robert Storch at the helm, I am confident that the new Office of the Inspector General will ensure that the actions taken […]







  Category: Office of the Governor

Governor Meyer Nominates Candace Holmes To Serve As Kent County Family Court Judge

Governor Matt Meyer | Date Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2026

DOVER — Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced the nomination of Commissioner Candace E. Holmes to serve as a Judge on Kent County Family Court.  “Commissioner Holmes brings with her deep experience in family law and a strong commitment to Delaware’s children and families,” said Governor Meyer. “Her record reflects a thoughtful, steady approach to some of the most complex and sensitive cases before our courts. She understands […]




Governor Meyer Announces Summer 2026 Internship Program

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 23, 2026

WILMINGTON – Today, Governor Matt Meyer announced that his office is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. “We’re excited to launch our office’s Summer 2026 internship program, giving students from across Delaware critical knowledge about what it takes to manage state government,” Governor Matt Meyer said. “We’re looking for folks who understand the importance of […]




Governor Meyer Establishes Election Security Task Force in Delaware

Department of Elections | Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today signed Executive Order 19, establishing the Delaware Task Force on Free, Fair, and Secure Elections.  This is a coordinated effort focused on election security, to reinforce public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process, and safeguard Delaware from unconstitutional federal interference.  “The U.S. Constitution is clear: elections are run by the states, not the federal government,” said Governor Meyer. “That’s a responsibility we take […]




State of Delaware Appeals Court Order to Provide Employer Data to Immigration Officials

Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer announced today that the State of Delaware and the Delaware Department of Justice will appeal a recent federal court decision ordering the Delaware Department of Labor to provide employee wage and identification records to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  “I will continue to go as far as the law allows to […]




Governor Meyer Nominates Robert Storch to be Delaware’s First Inspector General

Department of Justice | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026

DOVER — Governor Matt Meyer today announced the nomination of Robert P. Storch to serve as the first Inspector General for the State of Delaware.  “For far too long, Delaware’s institutions have lacked the independent oversight that Delawareans deserve,” said Governor Matt Meyer. “With a seasoned leader like Robert Storch at the helm, I am confident that the new Office of the Inspector General will ensure that the actions taken […]