ELECTORAL VOTES 3

2008 ELECTION Leaning Obama

ABOUT
DELAWARE

Delaware, the first state, joined the Union in December 1787 and has participated in all 55 presidential elections. For 53 of those elections, the state has had three electoral votes – it contributed four in 1812 and 1820. The fact that Delaware sided with the Republicans throughout most of the 20th century can be partially attributed to the presence of the DuPont Company and the duPont family and their effect on state politics. That influence waned toward the end of the century as Delaware’s businesses became more diversified. Like many northeastern states, Delaware has voted Democratic in the last four elections, with John Kerry beating George W. Bush by a margin of 53% to 46% in 2004.