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Thomas Carper (D) defeated Jan Ting (R), 70% to 29%.
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 Sen. Thomas Carper (D)
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First elected in 2000; Seeking second full term; Carper was unopposed in the primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Jan. 23, 1947; Beckley, W.Va.
- Family: Married (Martha Ann); two children
- Education: University of Delaware, M.B.A., 1975; Ohio State University, B.A., 1968
- Professional Career: Industrial development specialist, state Division of Economic Development, 1975-76
- Military Career: Naval Reserves, 1973-91; Navy, 1968-73 (Vietnam)
- Previous Elective Office: Governor, 1992-2000; U.S. House, 1982-92; state treasurer, 1976-82
Jan Ting (R)
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Ting, a professor, was nominated with 42% in a three-way primary.
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About The Candidate
- Born: Dec. 17, 1948; Dearborn, Mich.
- Family: Married (Helen); two children
- Education: Harvard University, J.D., 1975; University of Hawaii, M.A., 1972; Oberlin College, B.A., 1970
- Professional Career: Assistant Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, 1990-93; Temple Law School Faculty 1977-present; Practicing attorney, 1975-77
- Military Career: None
- Previous Elective Office: None
Previous Election Results
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2000 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Thomas Carper (D)
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181,387
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56%
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$2,608,942
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William V. Roth Jr. (R)
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142,683
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44%
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$4,366,884
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Other
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2,144
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1%
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2000 primary
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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Thomas Carper (D)
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unopposed
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1994 general
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Candidate
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Total Votes
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Percent
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Expenditures
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William V. Roth Jr. (R)
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111,088
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56%
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$2,310,474
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Charles M. Oberly III (D)
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84,554
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42%
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$1,561,440
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Other
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3,387
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2%
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