John Whalen

DELAWARE - John Whalen has won his primary against challenger Donyale Hall to become the Republican nominee for Delaware's U.S. Congress seat, according to the Associated Press.

As of 9:19 p.m., the AP shows Whalen with a victory at 70% of the vote counted.

Whalen will now go on to face Democratic winner Sarah McBride for Delaware's only Congressional seat in U.S. Congress.

Digital Content Producer

Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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