 In the three-person race for governor, the party endorses current Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long over Newcastle County Executive Matt Meyer and former DENREC Secretary Colin O'Meara. The three are seeking to replace the term-limited John Carney. In a statement released Thursday, State Party Chair Betsy Marin praised Hall Long's three-decade-long commitment to the party and commended her leadership on issues like education, women's reproductive rights, and mental health.