Julianne Murray
Julianne Murray | |
|---|---|
| United States Attorney for the District of Delaware | |
Acting | |
| In office July 14, 2025 – December 12, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | David C. Weiss |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Wallace |
| Chair of the Delaware Republican Party | |
| In office April 29, 2023 – July 24, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | M. Jane Brady |
| Succeeded by | Gene Truono |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1970 (age 56) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | University of Arizona (BS) Widener University (JD) |
Julianne E. Murray (born March 1970) is an American attorney from Delaware. She was elected Chairwoman of the Delaware Republican Party in 2023 and resigned in 2025.[1] She served as Acting United States Attorney for the District of Delaware from July to December 2025.[2][3] In 2020, Murray won the Republican nomination for governor, losing to incumbent John Carney in the general election.[4] She was also the Republican nominee for attorney general in 2022, narrowly losing the general election.[5] In 2026, Delaware Republican Party delegates attempted to draft her at its annual convention to run for State Attorney General, giving her their nomination,[6][7] but she declined.[8][9]
Electoral history
2020
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | John Carney (incumbent) | 292,903 | 59.46% | +1.12% | |
| Republican | Julianne Murray | 190,312 | 38.63% | −0.55% | |
| Independent Party | Kathy DeMatteis | 6,150 | 1.25% | N/A | |
| Libertarian | John Machurek | 3,270 | 0.66% | −0.43% | |
| Total votes | 492,635 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
2022
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Kathleen Jennings (incumbent) | 171,837 | 53.83% | −7.48% | |
| Republican | Julianne E. Murray | 147,369 | 46.17% | +7.49% | |
| Total votes | 319,206 | 100.0% | |||
References
- ^ Petrowich, Sarah (July 24, 2025). "Julianne Murray steps down as Del. GOP Chair to focus on new role as U.S. attorney". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Roebuck, Jeremy (December 12, 2025). "Delaware's acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trump's appointees". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Roebuck, Jeremy (2025-12-12). "Delaware's acting U.S. attorney resigns amid fight over Trump's appointees". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ^ Itizarry, Joe (November 4, 2020). "Carney earns second term as Governor". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Barrish, Cris (November 8, 2022). "Delaware Democrats sweep to victory in races for U.S. House, attorney general, auditor, treasurer". WHYY-TV. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ Fowser, Mark (2026-04-27). "Del. Republican delegates endorse several candidates for statewide office". WDEL 101.7FM. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ^ "Delaware Republicans Showcase Unity, Endorse Candidates and Launch 2026 Campaign at State Convention | Delaware LIVE News". 2026-04-27. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ^ Irizarry, Joe (2026-05-02). "A former Delaware GOP chair turns down the opportunity to run for Attorney General". Delaware Public Media. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ^ Fowser, Mark (2026-04-29). "Julianne Murray turns down GOP convention 'draft' to run for AG". WDEL 101.7FM. Retrieved 2026-05-05.
- ^ "2020 General Election Report". Delaware Department of Elections. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
- ^ The State of Delaware - Department of Elections. "Delaware Election Results". Department of Elections. Retrieved 15 November 2020..
- ^ "2022 General Election Report". Delaware Department of Elections.