 The state Democratic Party notably backs current Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long in the race for governor. She is facing two other Democrats in the primary, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer and former DENREC Secretary Colin O'Meara. State Party Chair Betsy Marin announces support for State Senator Kyle Evans Gay in her run for lieutenant governor over State Representative Sherry Dorsey Walker and one of the party's vice chairs, Debbie Harrington.