Meyer officially files to run for governor

Matt Meyer, a former public school math teacher and small business owner who has served as New Castle County executive since 2017, officially filed as a candidate for governor. 

Meyer was joined by his wife, Dr. Lauren Meyer and their newborn son, Levi. 

“I am running for governor because we must move our state forward with urgency to address our most pressing issues, he said. “We don’t just make promises; we make plans, and from those plans we make progress.”

He said he’s the only candidate in the race who has managed a government. 

“We’ve delivered one of the only property tax reductions in Delaware history while also delivering real results for hardworking families,” he said. “I know we can deliver at the state level too.”

He continued, “The rent is still too damn high. We will expand affordable housing and lower the cost of living so working families can finally get ahead.”

He said his administration will fix the state’s broken and underfunded education system so every student can get a world-class education, and every teacher can thrive.

He also vows to improve the quality and accessibility of the health system by reducing wait times and limiting costs. 

“Delaware needs a leader with a track record of getting big things done,” he said. “We have, leading Delaware’s largest local government, and we can statewide.”