Delaware
Delaware entered the Union on December 7, 1787 as the 1st state. As the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, Delaware sits at the front of the national timeline, and its compact size has long tied together local politics, commerce, and regional identity. Today its state government is centered in Dover and operates through a governor and a bicameral General Assembly composed of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Government & Representation
Use this section to understand how the state organizes executive authority, legislative power, and federal representation.
Delaware organizes state government through an elected governor and a bicameral General Assembly with a Senate and a House of Representatives. Because Delaware is geographically compact, statewide institutions often serve as the main arena for policy coordination and public administration.