Delaware weekly roundup: Election results; Hispanic tech worker data; Voter turnout

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Live election coverage for Pennsylvania

It’s a big day for the whole country, but the stakes are higher in swing states like Pennsylvania. So far, Cambria County and other central PA locations have seen some technical issues, with extended hours at some polling places.

In Philadelphia, social media users are reporting heavy turnout with long lines at polling places around the city. Check out Technical.ly’s PA election results page to follow the results as they come in this evening. 

For liveblogging of the Delaware races, go see our friends at Spotlight Delaware.

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Underrepresentation of Hispanic tech workers

As the number of tech jobs continues to rise — projected to grow 13% by 2030 — the data shows Hispanic people are wildly underrepresented in the sector. In some US cities, fewer than 5% of tech workers are Hispanic.

We looked at the data for six East Coast cities and explored some of the challenges the demographic faces when it comes to representation in tech, from a lack of resources for Hispanic youth to inaccuracies in collecting race and ethnicity data for the diverse Hispanic demographic.

This piece is also available in Spanish, thanks to translation services by Gabriela Rivera, digital communications manager at Resolve Philly.

➡️ Read my report (in English) here.

News Incubator: What else to know today

• With no opponent in the general election, Governor John Carney is the first sitting governor to be elected as a mayor. It’s a move he sees as more productive than returning to Congress. [New York Times]

• Nearly 45% of eligible Delaware voters chose to vote early this year. For perspective, in 2020, 69% of all eligible Delaware voters cast a vote. [Delaware Public Media]

• If you live in Rehoboth Beach — or just enjoy spending time there — the town is currently seeking input for its upcoming five-year plan. The online survey, open to residents and non-residents, closes tonight. [WDEL]

• Beebe Healthcare has acquired the locally owned Cape Pharmacy in Lewes, drawn by its community outreach events. All Cape Pharmacy employees have been hired by the healthcare system. [Delaware Business Times]

• Despite Incyte and Longwood Foundation plans to fill Bracebridge buildings, northern New Castle County office vacancies rose by 0.5% as leasing activity in the area slowed. [Delaware Business Now]

• The Delaware Museum of Nature and Science in Greenville has signed on as the first customer of Omnipotential Energy Partners. The Wilmington startup’s Curbstar electric vehicle chargers will be installed on museum property for visitors with EVs to use. [Town Square Delaware]

• Some of the students at Hodgson Vocational Technical High School are interning to help build its new $217 million building. Student internships are through Hodgson’s co-op programs, including electrical and masonry. [Newark Post]

• The longer it takes to tally mail-in votes in Pennsylvania, the more opportunity for election disinformation to take hold. The Philly ballot counting facility is, quite literally, a well-oiled machine. [The Verge]

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🗓️ On the Calendar

• Nov. 4 – 10 — Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival at the Cinema Art Theater [Details]

• Wednesday, Nov. 6 — Awesome Resource Group network meeting [Details]

• Wednesday, Nov. 6 — Finding Funding Open House: Available Grants, Pitch Competitions, & Low Interest Loans at the Emerging Enterprise Center [Details]

• Friday, Nov. 9 — Security BSides Delaware, local information security conference at the Fintech Innovation Hub, Newark [Details]

• Partner Event: The Young Smart & Local conference is back for another year. Join 1,000+ emerging professionals and mentors in Philadelphia on Nov. 12-14 for learning, networking and fun. [Register here]