Delaware
Challenger asks for recount in House District 36 GOP primary
Patrick Smith has asked for a recount in the Republican primary for District 36 in the Delaware House. (Pexels photo by Edmond Dantes)
Challenger Patrick Smith on Wednesday asked for a recount of the vote against incumbent Bryan Shupe in the Republican primary for District 36 in the Delaware House.
The key issue: one more absentee vote recorded Wednesday for Shupe and the state’s arithmetic on calling for an automatic recount.
Smith said in a statement that he filed a petition Wednesday with the Board of Canvass at the Sussex County Superior Court and the Delaware Department of Elections to:
- “Request a recount of this election.
- “Challenge the determination not to conduct an automatic recount.
- “Pause any certification of election results until representatives from both campaigns are able to inspect and count the ballots in a recount, including the absentee ballots and their envelopes.”
Bryan Shupe
In a statement Shupe said, I would personally prefer a recount—just so everything is transparent, and everyone can see all the votes. know that was already done, but if people have questions, I’m completely fine with it.
“In the General Assembly, I’ve always been for transparency and openness, and if it comes down to it, or something happens, if they ask me if I want it—I’d prefer a recount.”
Shupe is CEO of Delaware LIVE, which owns Milford LIVE.
Smith said, “We believe this recount is the most transparent way to ensure the people of District 36 have the election results they voted for with full confidence. A recount is most appropriate when margins are so razor-thin.”
Tuesday ended with unofficial results showing Smith at 1,145 votes and Shupe at 1,156, out of 2,301 votes cast.
Patrick Smith
When the absentee ballot for Shupe was added Wednesday, the vote was now 1,145 to 1,157, out of 2,302 votes.
“The threshold to trigger an automatic recount is a 0.5% vote difference. 0.5% of 2,302 is 11.51,” Smith said. “The department has informed us that the increased overall vote differential from 11 votes to 12 votes is above the margin of error required to trigger an auto-recount.”
Smith said he has requested digital images of all ballots, including absentee ballots and envelopes, in order to preserve the data.
Unofficial primary results
According to the unofficial figures posted by the department, as of Wednesday, Smith had 923 machine votes, 33 absentee votes and 189 early votes. And Shupe had 880 machine votes, 81 absentee votes and 196 early votes.
District 36 is in northeastern Sussex County, going from roughly Milford in the north to just north of Georgetown in the south, and from Route 13 in the west to the Delaware Bay in the east.
On his campaign website, Smith says he works remotely as an IT professional in electronic medical record systems.
On his personal website, Shupe says he founded Milford LIVE, Delaware LIVE, Fur Baby Pet Resort and The Farmacy Market.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026 5:44AM
WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) — Something exciting is taking flight in the hallways of Warner Elementary School in Wilmington.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer helped celebrate the launch of the state’s first elementary school streaming radio station on Tuesday.
“Flying High with Thunderbird Radio” will provide students with hands-on experience in broadcasting, public speaking, and content creation.
This innovative initiative empowers students to step behind the microphone and lead the way in digital storytelling, communication, and creativity.
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026 7:08PM
NORTHERN LIBERTIES (WPVI) — Lucky Duck is a new eatery along the Delaware River waterfront. The restaurant offers an approachable menu with an American Bistro style food with a creative collection of cocktails and brews.
The space is part of the Rivermark Apartments on Columbus Boulevard which took the place of Festival Pier. The Lucky Duck was part of the build out that includes a Sprouts Grocery store and the residential space.
The Lucky Duck has a tavern atmosphere with a wall of windows that overlook the river. The setting includes a nook for darts, a claw machine with rubber ducks and a pizza window for late night slices after the kitchen closes.
The indoor space includes nearly 70 seats and will be complemented by patio seating that will double to occupancy of the eatery.
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501 North Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Suite 2003, Philadelphia PA 19123
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The Delaware Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Monday, April 20, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 20 drawing
09-17-36-47-64, Powerball: 26, Power Play: 3
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Winning Play 3 numbers from April 20 drawing
Day: 2-2-8
Night: 4-8-2
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Winning Play 4 numbers from April 20 drawing
Day: 5-8-5-9
Night: 8-8-4-8
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Winning Multi-Win Lotto numbers from April 20 drawing
02-04-06-10-11-25
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Winning Lotto America numbers from April 20 drawing
05-07-31-41-43, Star Ball: 07, ASB: 02
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Winning Play 5 numbers from April 20 drawing
Day: 1-5-6-0-1
Night: 0-6-7-5-5
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Sign the Ticket: Establish legal ownership by signing the back of your ticket with an ink pen.
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Can I claim a jackpot prize anonymously in Delaware?
Fortunately for First State residents, the Delaware Lottery allows winners remain anonymous. Unlike many other states that require a prize be over a certain jackpot, Delawareans can remain anonymous no matter how much, or how little, they win.
How long do I have to claim my prize in Delaware?
Tickets are valid for up to one year past the drawing date for drawing game prizes or within one year of the announced end of sales for Instant Games, according to delottery.com.
When are the Delaware Lottery drawings held?
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Powerball: 10:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
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Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
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Play 3, 4: Daily at 1:58 p.m. and 7:57 p.m., except Sunday afternoon.
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Multi-Win Lotto: 7:57 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Lucky for Life: Daily at 10:38 p.m.
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Lotto America: 11:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
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This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware Lottery Powerball, Play 3 Day winning numbers for April 20, 2026
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