Matthew S. Meyer (born September 29, 1971) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 11th New Castle County executive from 2017 to 2025. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Meyer is the governor of Delaware, following his win in the 2024 Delaware gubernatorial election to replace term-limited incumbent governor John Carney, winning against Republican nominee Mike Ramone in the general election.
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Former Position: Governor 2017-2024
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Positions: US Representative from 2011 – 2017; Lt. Governor from 2001 – 2009
Carney served as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of New Castle County and as Secretary of Finance and Deputy Chief of Staff for Governor Tom Carper. In 2002 he launched the education initiative “Models of Excellence in Education” to identify practices in schools that have raised student achievement.
Carney has long been an advocate for wellness issues in Delaware, sponsoring “BeHealthy Delaware” and “The Lt. Governor’s Challenge” to encourage Delawareans to be more active and address the state’s high rate of chronic disease.
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In Lewes today to sign the Clean Water for Delaware Act and to announce a plan to address wastewater and drinking water issues in underserved communities throughout #Delaware. Watch live
I hear you – Delaware Governor John Carney
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