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Study Guide: Delaware U.S. Senate Elections: 2008, 2010, and 2014

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Delaware U.S. Senate Elections: 2008, 2010, and 2014 Study Guide

2014 General Election Overview

The 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware was primarily held to elect a new governor for the state.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware was held to elect a member of the United States Senate, not the state's governor.

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The 2014 Delaware Senate election took place on November 4, 2014, aligning with typical federal election schedules.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2014 Delaware Senate election was indeed held on November 4, 2014, consistent with the federal election calendar.

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Chris Coons was the incumbent Republican Senator seeking re-election to his first full term in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chris Coons was the incumbent Democratic Senator, not Republican, seeking re-election in 2014.

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The 2014 Delaware Senate election was held concurrently with other federal, state, and local elections across the country.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 2014 Delaware Senate election was part of a broader electoral cycle, occurring simultaneously with other federal, state, and local contests.

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Andrew Groff, a computer science professor, was the Green Party's nominee for the 2014 U.S. Senate election in Delaware.

Answer: True

Explanation: Andrew Groff, a computer science professor, was indeed the Green Party's nominee for the 2014 U.S. Senate election in Delaware.

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What was the primary purpose of the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware?

Answer: To elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the State of Delaware.

Explanation: The primary objective of the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware was to select a U.S. Senator to represent the state at the federal level.

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On what date did the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware take place?

Answer: November 4, 2014

Explanation: The 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware was held on November 4, 2014.

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Who was the incumbent Democratic Senator seeking re-election to his first full term in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: Chris Coons

Explanation: Chris Coons was the incumbent Democratic Senator seeking re-election to his first full term in 2014.

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Who was the Republican nominee for the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware, having also been the nominee in 2012?

Answer: Kevin Wade

Explanation: Kevin Wade was the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Delaware in both the 2012 and 2014 elections.

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Who was the Green Party's nominee for the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware?

Answer: Andrew Groff

Explanation: Andrew Groff was the Green Party's nominee for the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware.

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Historical Context: 2008 & 2010 Senate Elections

The 2014 election marked the third consecutive even-numbered year in which a Senate election was held in Delaware.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 2014 election marked the fifth consecutive even-numbered year for a Senate election in Delaware, not the third.

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Joe Biden defeated Republican political commentator Christine O'Donnell in the 2008 United States Senate election in Delaware.

Answer: True

Explanation: Joe Biden was re-elected in 2008, defeating Christine O'Donnell in the Delaware U.S. Senate election.

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Joe Biden won the 2008 Senate election with 35% of the vote, while Christine O'Donnell received 65%.

Answer: False

Explanation: Joe Biden won the 2008 Senate election with 65% of the vote, while Christine O'Donnell received 35%.

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Joe Biden vacated his Senate seat in January 2009 because he was elected Vice President of the United States.

Answer: True

Explanation: Joe Biden resigned his Senate seat in January 2009 to assume the office of Vice President of the United States.

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A special election was held in November 2010 to permanently fill the Senate seat that Joe Biden had vacated.

Answer: True

Explanation: A special election was indeed held in November 2010 to permanently fill the Senate seat vacated by Joe Biden.

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In the 2010 special election, U.S. Representative Mike Castle won the Republican primary against Christine O'Donnell.

Answer: False

Explanation: In the 2010 special election, Christine O'Donnell upset U.S. Representative Mike Castle in the Republican primary.

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Chris Coons defeated Christine O'Donnell in the 2010 special election, winning with 57% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chris Coons won the 2010 special election, defeating Christine O'Donnell with 57% of the vote.

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Which historical pattern of Senate elections in Delaware was observed leading up to 2014?

Answer: It marked the fifth consecutive even-numbered year in which a Senate election was held in Delaware.

Explanation: The 2014 election continued a pattern, marking the fifth consecutive even-numbered year for a Senate election in Delaware.

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Who did Joe Biden defeat in the 2008 United States Senate election in Delaware?

Answer: Christine O'Donnell

Explanation: In the 2008 United States Senate election in Delaware, Joe Biden defeated Republican Christine O'Donnell.

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What was Joe Biden's vote percentage in the 2008 Senate election in Delaware?

Answer: 65%

Explanation: Joe Biden won the 2008 Senate election with 65% of the vote.

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Why did Joe Biden vacate his Senate seat in January 2009?

Answer: He had been elected Vice President of the United States.

Explanation: Joe Biden vacated his Senate seat in January 2009 because he was elected Vice President of the United States in the 2008 presidential election.

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Who was appointed by Governor Ruth Ann Minner to temporarily fill Joe Biden's vacant Senate seat?

Answer: Ted Kaufman

Explanation: Governor Ruth Ann Minner appointed Ted Kaufman to temporarily fill Joe Biden's vacant Senate seat.

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When was the special election held to permanently fill Joe Biden's former Senate seat?

Answer: November 2010

Explanation: A special election was held in November 2010 to permanently fill the Senate seat vacated by Joe Biden.

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Who were the primary candidates in the 2010 special election for the U.S. Senate in Delaware?

Answer: Christine O'Donnell and Chris Coons

Explanation: The primary candidates in the 2010 special election were Republican Christine O'Donnell and Democrat Chris Coons.

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What was the result of the 2010 special election for the U.S. Senate in Delaware?

Answer: Chris Coons defeated Christine O'Donnell, winning with 57% of the vote.

Explanation: Chris Coons won the 2010 special election for the U.S. Senate in Delaware, defeating Christine O'Donnell with 57% of the vote.

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What percentage of the vote did Christine O'Donnell receive in the 2008 Senate election against Joe Biden?

Answer: 35%

Explanation: Christine O'Donnell received 35% of the vote in the 2008 Senate election against Joe Biden.

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Which individual, a longtime aide to Joe Biden, was appointed to temporarily fill his Senate seat by Governor Ruth Ann Minner?

Answer: Ted Kaufman

Explanation: Ted Kaufman, a longtime aide to Joe Biden, was appointed by Governor Ruth Ann Minner to temporarily fill Biden's vacant Senate seat.

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2014 Primary Elections

Kevin Wade, the Republican nominee in 2014, had also been the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kevin Wade was indeed the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in both the 2012 and 2014 elections.

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Chris Coons faced a competitive primary challenge from Beau Biden in the 2014 Delaware Senate primary.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chris Coons ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, and Beau Biden chose not to run for the Senate seat.

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Beau Biden chose not to run in the 2014 Delaware Senate election, instead planning a run for governor.

Answer: True

Explanation: Beau Biden declined to run for the Senate in 2014, with intentions to run for governor.

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Carl Smink, a retired engineer, was one of the declared Republican candidates in the 2014 Delaware Senate primary.

Answer: True

Explanation: Carl Smink, a retired engineer and businessman, was indeed a declared Republican candidate in the 2014 Delaware Senate primary.

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Kevin Wade secured the Republican nomination in 2014 with 75.66% of the primary votes.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kevin Wade won the Republican primary with 75.66% of the votes, securing the nomination.

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The total number of votes cast in the Republican primary for the 2014 Delaware Senate election was over 30,000.

Answer: False

Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the Republican primary was 24,029, which is not over 30,000.

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Who was the sole declared Democratic candidate in the 2014 Delaware Senate primary?

Answer: Chris Coons

Explanation: Chris Coons was the only declared Democratic candidate in the 2014 Delaware Senate primary, running unopposed.

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Which prominent Democratic figure declined to run in the 2014 Delaware Senate election, opting instead to plan a run for governor?

Answer: Beau Biden

Explanation: Beau Biden, then Delaware Attorney General, chose not to run for the Senate in 2014, instead focusing on a future gubernatorial campaign.

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Who were the declared Republican candidates for the 2014 Delaware Senate primary?

Answer: Carl Smink and Kevin Wade

Explanation: The declared Republican candidates for the 2014 Delaware Senate primary were Carl Smink and Kevin Wade.

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Which of the following notable Republican politicians declined to seek the nomination in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: Mike Castle

Explanation: Mike Castle, a former U.S. Representative and Governor, was among the notable Republican politicians who declined to seek the 2014 Delaware Senate nomination.

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What were the official results of the Republican primary for the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: Kevin Wade secured the nomination with 75.66% of the total votes.

Explanation: Kevin Wade won the Republican primary for the 2014 Delaware Senate election with 75.66% of the total votes.

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What was the total number of votes cast in the Republican primary for the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: 24,029

Explanation: The total number of votes cast in the Republican primary for the 2014 Delaware Senate election was 24,029.

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What was the significance of Chris Coons running unopposed in the Democratic primary for the 2014 Senate election?

Answer: It allowed him to avoid expending campaign resources on an internal party contest.

Explanation: Chris Coons running unopposed in the Democratic primary allowed him to conserve campaign resources for the general election.

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Campaign Dynamics: Fundraising & Debates

Chris Coons' campaign raised approximately $4.8 million for his 2014 Senate re-election effort.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chris Coons' campaign raised $7,684,608, which is approximately $7.7 million, not $4.8 million.

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Chris Coons' campaign spent $4,831,183 during the 2014 Senate election cycle.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chris Coons' campaign expenditures during the 2014 Senate election cycle totaled $4,831,183.

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The only debate for the 2014 Delaware Senate general election occurred in September 2014.

Answer: False

Explanation: The sole debate for the 2014 Delaware Senate general election took place on October 15, 2014.

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How much money did Chris Coons' campaign raise for his 2014 Senate re-election effort?

Answer: $7,684,608

Explanation: Chris Coons' campaign raised $7,684,608 for his 2014 Senate re-election effort.

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What was the total amount Chris Coons' campaign spent during the 2014 Senate election cycle?

Answer: $4,831,183

Explanation: Chris Coons' campaign spent a total of $4,831,183 during the 2014 Senate election cycle.

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When did the only debate for the 2014 Delaware Senate general election take place?

Answer: October 15, 2014

Explanation: The sole debate for the 2014 Delaware Senate general election was held on October 15, 2014.

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Pre-Election Polling & Predictions

Major political analysis sources predicted the 2014 Delaware Senate election as a highly competitive race, rated 'Toss-up'.

Answer: False

Explanation: Major political analysis sources predicted the 2014 Delaware Senate election as 'Solid D' or 'Safe D', indicating a strong expectation of a Democratic victory, not a 'Toss-up'.

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The CBS News/NYT/YouGov poll in late October 2014 showed Chris Coons leading Kevin Wade by 18 percentage points.

Answer: True

Explanation: The CBS News/NYT/YouGov poll showed Chris Coons with 54% and Kevin Wade with 36%, a difference of 18 percentage points.

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Rasmussen Reports poll in mid-September 2014 showed Kevin Wade leading Chris Coons.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Rasmussen Reports poll in mid-September 2014 showed Chris Coons leading Kevin Wade with 49% to 34%.

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What was the prediction from major political analysis sources for the 2014 Delaware Senate election as of November 3, 2014?

Answer: 'Solid D' or 'Safe D' for the Democratic candidate

Explanation: As of November 3, 2014, major political analysis sources predicted the 2014 Delaware Senate election as 'Solid D' or 'Safe D' for the Democratic candidate.

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According to the CBS News/NYT/YouGov poll (Oct 16-23, 2014), what percentage of the vote did Chris Coons receive?

Answer: 54%

Explanation: The CBS News/NYT/YouGov poll conducted in late October 2014 showed Chris Coons receiving 54% of the vote.

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What was the margin of error for the CBS News/NYT/YouGov poll conducted in late October 2014?

Answer: ± 7%

Explanation: The CBS News/NYT/YouGov poll conducted in late October 2014 had a margin of error of ± 7%.

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2014 Election Results & Analysis

The overall outcome of the 2014 election was a victory for Republican businessman Kevin Wade over the incumbent Democratic Senator Chris Coons.

Answer: False

Explanation: The incumbent Democratic Senator Chris Coons won the 2014 election, defeating Republican Kevin Wade.

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Chris Coons received 130,655 popular votes in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

Answer: True

Explanation: Chris Coons' final popular vote count in the 2014 Delaware Senate election was 130,655.

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Kevin Wade secured 55.83% of the total vote in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Kevin Wade received 42.23% of the total vote, while Chris Coons secured 55.83%.

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Green Party candidate Andrew Groff received more than 5,000 votes in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Green Party candidate Andrew Groff received 4,560 votes in the 2014 Delaware Senate election, which is less than 5,000.

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The total number of votes cast across all candidates in the 2014 Delaware Senate election was 234,038.

Answer: True

Explanation: The total voter turnout for the 2014 Delaware Senate election, encompassing all candidates, was 234,038 votes.

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Chris Coons' vote percentage in 2014 increased by 0.78% compared to his performance in the 2010 special election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chris Coons' vote percentage in 2014 showed a slight decrease of 0.78% compared to his 2010 special election performance.

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Kevin Wade's vote percentage in 2014 increased by 2.20% compared to his showing in the 2012 election.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kevin Wade's vote percentage in 2014 increased by 2.20% compared to his 2012 election performance.

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Kevin Wade conceded defeat at 8:32 P.M. EST on election night.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kevin Wade formally conceded defeat at 8:32 P.M. EST on election night.

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Chris Coons won all three of Delaware's counties in the 2014 Senate election.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chris Coons did not win all three counties; Kevin Wade won Kent and Sussex counties.

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Kevin Wade won Kent County in the 2014 Senate election with 49.53% of the vote.

Answer: True

Explanation: Kevin Wade won Kent County with 49.53% of the vote, narrowly defeating Chris Coons.

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Chris Coons achieved his highest percentage of the vote in Sussex County.

Answer: False

Explanation: Chris Coons achieved his highest percentage of the vote in New Castle County, not Sussex County.

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Sussex County is generally considered a more liberal area of Delaware, which contributed to Chris Coons' strong performance there.

Answer: False

Explanation: Sussex County is generally considered a more conservative area of Delaware, and Kevin Wade won the county.

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The overall political outcome for the Democratic Party in the 2014 Delaware Senate election was a 'Democratic hold'.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Democratic Party successfully retained the Senate seat, resulting in a 'Democratic hold' for the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

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What was the overall outcome of the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware?

Answer: The incumbent Democratic Senator, Chris Coons, won the election to a full term.

Explanation: The 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware concluded with incumbent Democratic Senator Chris Coons winning a full term.

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What was the final popular vote count for Chris Coons in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: 130,655

Explanation: Chris Coons received 130,655 popular votes in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

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What percentage of the total vote did Kevin Wade receive in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: 42.23%

Explanation: Kevin Wade received 42.23% of the total vote in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

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How many votes did Green Party candidate Andrew Groff receive in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: 4,560

Explanation: Green Party candidate Andrew Groff received 4,560 votes in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

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What was the total number of votes cast across all candidates in the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware?

Answer: 234,038

Explanation: The total number of votes cast across all candidates in the 2014 United States Senate election in Delaware was 234,038.

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How did Chris Coons' vote percentage in 2014 compare to his performance in the 2010 special election?

Answer: It showed a slight decrease of 0.78%.

Explanation: Chris Coons' vote percentage in 2014 decreased by 0.78% compared to his 2010 special election performance.

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At what specific time did Kevin Wade concede defeat in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: 8:32 P.M. EST on election night.

Explanation: Kevin Wade conceded defeat at 8:32 P.M. EST on election night, shortly after the polls closed.

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Which of Delaware's counties did Kevin Wade win in the 2014 Senate election?

Answer: Both Kent and Sussex Counties

Explanation: Kevin Wade won both Kent County and Sussex County in the 2014 Delaware Senate election.

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In which Delaware county did Chris Coons achieve his highest percentage of the vote?

Answer: New Castle County

Explanation: Chris Coons achieved his highest percentage of the vote in New Castle County.

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What was the vote breakdown for Kevin Wade in Sussex County for the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: 34,067 votes (55.44%)

Explanation: In Sussex County, Kevin Wade received 34,067 votes, representing 55.44% of the total.

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What was the overall political outcome for the Democratic Party in the 2014 Delaware Senate election?

Answer: A 'Democratic hold'

Explanation: The 2014 Delaware Senate election resulted in a 'Democratic hold,' meaning the party successfully retained the Senate seat.

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