State Treasurer
What does this office do?
- Investing state money until it is spent
- Managing how much the state borrows and pays back
- Paying the state's bills on time
Affects: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction
Candidates:
Democratic
Michael Smith is an economist by trade who has served as a nonprofit director and legislative aide in Dover. He says he would work to protect Delaware's finances, keep costs down and prepare the state for what comes next.
Democratic
Mike Miller is a Democratic candidate for Delaware State Treasurer in the 2026 statewide primary; the Delaware Department of Elections lists him as qualified after filing on May 4, 2026.
Democratic
Ted Lauzen is a father of four young children, an investment manager and a combat veteran. He argues the state's and families' financial futures require a Treasurer with character, competence and courage.
Sources: elections.delaware.gov2