2024 Delaware Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage


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Abortion     Bethany Hall-Long: Attacks on reproductive justice are a threat to all of us.     Mike Ramone: Keep abortion legal, voters are clear on what they want.     Matt Meyer: Enshrine reproductive care in the state's constitution.

Budget & Economy     Matt Meyer: Increased reserves means we can invest without tax increase.     Bethany Hall-Long: ARPA funding for housing projects are critical investments.     Mike Ramone: Hold lawmakers and agencies accountable for their spending.     Mike Ramone: Make the necessary investments to improve infrastructure.

Civil Rights     John Carney: Proclaims Pride Month, action plan for LGBTQ+ equality.     Matt Meyer: LGBT intolerance has no place within our government.     Matt Meyer: There are workplaces where race is still a major issue.     Bethany Hall-Long: Important to address all persons' inclusivity and rights.     Mike Ramone: Only Republican co-sponsor of state same-sex marriage bill.

Crime     Matt Meyer: Address social, economic circumstances that can drive crime.     Mike Ramone: Ensure police have resources, reduce recidivism rates.

Drugs     Matt Meyer: Celebrate impending end to marijuana prohibition in Delaware.     Bethany Hall-Long: Led efforts to distribute opioid reversal drug Narcan.     Bethany Hall-Long: Voted for both medical marijuana and decriminalization.     Bethany Hall-Long: Broke with governor to support marijuana legalization.     Mike Ramone: Voted for bill stripping penalties for marijuana possession.     John Carney: Rated C- by NORML: Vetoed cannabis decriminalization.     Mike Ramone: Rated C- by NORML: don't legalize marijuana .

Education     Matt Meyer: Would be first teacher to be governor in state's modern era.     Bethany Hall-Long: Co-chaired the Delaware Early Leaning Advisory Committee.     Mike Ramone: Ensure teachers have the tools, resources, and classrooms .     Matt Meyer: Fix our broken and underfunded education system.

Energy & Oil     Matt Meyer: Bold environmental agenda of expanding renewable energy.     Mike Ramone: Expand alternative energy research such as solar and nuclear.

Environment     Matt Meyer: Concerned federal government not protecting us against harm.

Families & Children     Bethany Hall-Long: Led fight for state's paid family and medical leave program.

Foreign Policy     Matt Meyer: U.S. engagement on the global stage is essential.     Bethany Hall-Long: Critical to supply people of Ukraine after Russia assault.

Free Trade     Matt Meyer: International trade supported over 20% of Delaware jobs.

Government Reform     Mike Ramone: Consolidate state income tax, reduce burdensome regulations.     Matt Meyer: Bring accountability and transparency to government.

Gun Control     Bethany Hall-Long: Weapons like the AR-15 have no place in our communities.     Bethany Hall-Long: Worked with state legislature to pass assault weapons ban.     Mike Ramone: Opposed bill requiring permit to purchase handguns.     Matt Meyer: Enacted law restricting locations of firearm retail outlets.     Mike Ramone: Opposes Democratic bill requiring permit to purchase guns.

Health Care     Matt Meyer: Problems with access to quality doctors & equity in outcomes.     Bethany Hall-Long: Created Delaware's first Behavioral Health Consortium.     Mike Ramone: Remove regulatory burdens driving up the cost of service.

Homeland Security     John Carney: Deployed National Guard at home for disabled during COVID.     Matt Meyer: Eliminate property tax for 100% disabled veterans.     Mike Ramone: Eliminate the state income tax on veterans benefits.     Bethany Hall-Long: Cabinet-level position for veterans and servicemembers.

Immigration     Matt Meyer: We will welcome them because refugees make us stronger.     Bethany Hall-Long: Supports clear path to citizenship for undocumented aliens.

Jobs     Bethany Hall-Long: Worked to grow the ranks of women in the STEM field.     Bethany Hall-Long: A card-carrying union member at University of Delaware.     Bethany Hall-Long: Stress the need for more diversity in healthcare.

Principles & Values     John Carney: Our tremendous diversity is part of our great strength.     Matt Meyer: Lifts order blocking Muslim burial for humanitarian reasons.     Bethany Hall-Long: To whom much is given, much is expected.     Mike Ramone: Country has gotten polarized, that's not my world.     Matt Meyer: Was a leader in Jewish youth organizations.

Tax Reform     Matt Meyer: Cut property tax but not enough to cut government services.     Mike Ramone: Working on a means test for senior property tax credits.

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DE 2024 debate: Gov. John Carney (D, term-limited);
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long (D)
vs. Matt Meyer (D)
Past DE gubernatorial races:
2020 Delaware Gubernatorial debate
John Carney(D)
vs.David Lamar Williams(D)
vs.Julianne Murray(R)
Former gubernatorial races:
2016 Delaware Gubernatorial debates:
Bonini(R) vs.Carney(D)

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