By james art 
Ramone argued that Delawareans would be better served by restoring the political balance of state government. Known for his willingness to work across party lines, he has won re-election several times in a district where Democrats far outnumber Republicans. His bipartisan reputation may help him appeal to moderate Democrats and unaffiliated voters, but he faces an uphill battle in deep-blue Delaware, where voter registration numbers favor Democrats.
Both Meyer and Ramone focused heavily on education during the gubernatorial campaign. Meyer, a former middle school math teacher, says his priorities include increased funding for public schools, especially for low-income students, students with disabilities and English language learners. He also called for universal preschool and higher salaries for public school teachers.
Ramone supports performance-based incentives for Delaware teachers, expanded access to voucher programs and more money flowing to classrooms instead of school administration.
Ramone, who was elected to the state House of Representatives in 2008, became the GOP gubernatorial nominee after winning 72 percent of the vote in a three-way GOP primary.
Meyer advanced in the general election race against Ramone after defeating Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long and former state environment secretary Colin O’Mara in the Democratic primary. Meyer, who took 47 percent of the vote, led all candidates in fundraising, but he was also helped by the scandal surrounding Hall-Long’s campaign finance and reports of her office staff being used for non-government work.
Outgoing Democratic Gov. John Carney, who is barred by law from seeking a third term, appeared poised to become mayor of Wilmington, Delaware’s largest city, after winning the Democratic primary in September.
Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.