John’s vision for our future includes a 21st century economy, a world class education system, and access to quality health care for everyone. In Congress, John will fight to create jobs for Delaware workers. He’ll create incentives to help small businesses grow. And he’ll work to make investments in clean, green energy technology that will protect our environment and put Delawareans back to work.

Growing up in a large, middle class family in Claymont, John learned at an early age the importance of family and the value of hard work and a good education. It’s these principles that have guided John throughout his life and led him to a career of serving others.

John has always worked to bring people together to get things done. As Lt. Governor, and Secretary of Finance and Deputy Chief of Staff for Gov. Tom Carper, John worked to cut taxes, create jobs, and strengthen our economy. He was a strong supporter of the smoking ban and led the fight for the Cancer Right to Know law.

Dialogue Delaware: Carney offers 3 ways to open up federal gov’t
Democratic congressional candidate John Carney this week released three ways he would make the federal government more open and accountable if Delaware voters send him to Congress in November.

Press Release: John Carney releases statement on census tract level cancer report
WILMINGTON, DE –John Carney, Democratic candidate for the Delaware at-large, congressional seat and a member of the Delaware Cancer Consortium, released the following statement today regarding a report issued earlier this week by the Delaware Division of Public Health analyzing cancer rates at the census-tract level.

Press Release: John Carney Calls for New Efforts to Increase Green Energy Jobs and Urges Federal Government to Make Clean Energy a Top Priority
WILMINGTON, DE –John Carney, Democratic candidate for the Delaware at-large seat, announced that creating a better environment for the growth of green jobs would be a major priority for him as Congressman, and detailed several objectives he will work on if elected.  The event was held at Steel Suppliers Erectors, Inc., a manufacturing site along Wilmington’s Riverfront.  The site was formerly owned by Pusey & Jones, one of the largest ship manufacturers in the state, which at one point employed over 3,900 workers.  Carney was joined at the announcement by Dan Bloom, owner of Steel Suppliers Erectors, Inc.

WDEL: Carney calls for more green energy jobs
 Congressional candidate John Carney says the state needs to convert its old manufacturing plants into green technology hubs.