2012 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware

The 2012 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware took place on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Voters elected a member of the United States House of Representatives to represent Delaware's at-large congressional district, encompassing the entire state of Delaware. Incumbent Democratic Representative John Carney defeated Republican challenger Tom Kovach to win a second term.

Nominee

 * John Carney, incumbent U.S. Representative

Nominee

 * Tom Kovach, New Castle County Council president

Eliminated in primary

 * Rose Izzo, conservative freelance political consultant and candidate for the seat in 2010

Candidates

 * Bernie August (Green)
 * John Carney (D), incumbent U.S. Representative
 * Scott Gesty (L), accountant. Gesty has also been endorsed by the Independent Party of Delaware
 * Tom Kovach (R), New Castle County Council president

Counties that flipped from Republican to Democratic

 * Kent (largest city: Dover)
 * Sussex (largest city: Seaford)