Posts Tagged ‘Election’
Wicomico Co. Sheriff Mike Lewis Will Seek Re-election
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis plans to seek re-election to a fifth term. Lewes was first elected back in 2006. In a statement on social media, Lewis highlighted the creation of a criminal investigation division, collision reconstruction unit and the Eastern Shore’s only motorcycle unit, along with advances in technology and being pro-active on matters…
Read MoreFenwick Island Organizational Meeting Scheduled For Friday
Fenwick Island Town Council has scheduled an organizational meeting this week to swear in four council members-elect. The winners of the August 7th election all defeated incumbents. They will take office this Friday at 3:30 at Town Hall.Also, officers – mayor and vice mayor – will be elected. Three other members of Fenwick Island Council…
Read MoreRehoboth Voters to Elect 2 to Town Commission Saturday
Rehoboth Beach voters go to the polls Saturday to elect 2 people from a field of four as City Commissioners. Incumbent Richard Byrne is challenged by Timothy Bennett, current planning commissioner, Rachel Macha and former City Commissioner, Mary “Toni” Sharp. Each seat is a 3-year term. Commissioner Pat Coluzzi is not running for another term.…
Read MoreRehoboth Commissioners Discuss Upcoming Election, Tax Rate & Bright Lights
The City of Rehoboth Beach Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution that calls for all city-owned and leased light fixtures, primarily those in parks and on the boardwalk and streets, to be selected moving forward, to minimize adverse effects of artificial light, including skyglow, glare, and spill light or distribution of light in areas…
Read MoreVoting Amendment Falls Short In Del. House
A vote of 25 yes, 14 no was not enough in the Delaware House of Representatives to pass the second leg of a Constitutional Amendment that would have eliminated limitation as to when a person could vote by absentee ballot. The same bill passed 38-3 in the previous Delaware General Assembly. A two-thirds majority in…
Read MoreOcean Pines Hosts Candidates Forum
The Ocean Pines Association hosts a forum tonight (Wed. June 9th) with four candidates in this year’s Board of Directors Election. Tonight’s candidates’ forum is being held at the Ocean Pines Community Center on Ocean Parkway, beginning at 7:00 p.m. It will be recorded and be made available for replay later. The seven-member volunteer board…
Read MoreRehoboth Announces Deadlines For Voters To Register, Candidates To File
The annual Rehoboth Beach elections will be held Saturday, August 14th. Deadlines have been announced for candidates to file and for voters to get registered. This year, two positions on the Board of Commissioners are up. Candidates who are interested in running must file a nominating petition by June 7th. Nominating petitions can be obtained…
Read MoreLewes Election For Council, BPW Is This Sat.
It’s almost election day in Lewes. This Saturday, three candidates are competing for two seats on Lewes City Council. Incumbent Rob Morgan, Carolyn Jones and Khalil Saliba are pursuing three-year terms. Deputy Mayor Bonnie Osler is not seeking re-election. Votes may be cast Saturday at Lewes City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. For…
Read MoreBlades Voters Elect 2 To Council; 1 Incumbent Out
One member of Blades Town Council has been ousted following Monday’s election. The top two vote-getters were incumbent Russell Joseph with 50 and Michael Smith with 45 votes. Incumbent Lee Benningfield finished out of the running, as did another challenger Joseph Donahue. Benningfield received 33 votes, and 16 citizens of Blades voted for Donahue. The…
Read MoreUpdate: Mayor Of Laurel Re-elected
Laurel voters have re-elected Mayor John Schwed, and Donald Holden has won an at-large seat on council. In Thursday’s election, Shwed topped Mark Sikora, 80-63. Holden was the winner over Denise Mackey, 102-38. Laurel Council members Robin Fisher and Jonathan Kellen Senior were unopposed.
Read MoreIt’s Election Day In Laurel
This is election day in Laurel. Mayor John Shwed is being challenged by Mark Sikora. Also, two candidates are running for an at-large seat on town council.Incumbent Jeff Hill is not running. That leaves a contest between Laura Mackey and Donald Holden. Incumbents Robin Fisher and Jonathan Kellam are unopposed in districts two and three.…
Read MoreTime Is Short To Register To Vote In Seaford
Seaford citizens have just a few days to register to vote in the upcoming city election. Even if one is on the state voter rolls, separate registration is required. The deadline to register in Seaford is this Friday at 5:00 p.m. Extended hours for registration are available today (Wednesday) at Seaford City Hall between 5:00…
Read MoreEllen Magee Appointed as Sussex County Register of Wills
As Cyndi Green moves into the District 2 seat on the Sussex County Council this week, Governor John Carney has appointed Ellen Magee to the now vacant Sussex County Register of Wills seat. Under the Delaware Constitution, the governor must appoint a replacement for the row office seat until January 2023 – an election will…
Read MoreChallenger Wins Runoff Election In Cambridge, Md.
Schaeffer Wins In Sussex Co. 3rd District Race
Unofficial results indicate that Republican Mark Schaeffer has been elected in Sussex County Council’s 3rd district following the counting of votes for write-in candidate Patti Drago. Drago obtained 10,402 write-in votes in the election. The count for Schaeffer stood at 16,547. The Board of Canvass is scheduled to meet Thursday to certify the Sussex County…
Read MoreTwo Sussex Races Still Undecided Until Write-In Ballots Verified
Voter turnout in Delaware’s General Election was extremely high – at nearly 68.66% but when the votes were counted – it was the absentee/mail-in ballots that put most races over the top. However the vote totals are still unofficial – and will not be certified until Thursday. In the Sussex County Council races, in District…
Read MoreDelaware Democrats Dominate At The Polls
Democratic incumbents swept to victory in statewide races Tuesday in Delaware, while Republican candidates enjoyed support in Sussex County. It was not enough for the GOP to overcome the numbers. In unofficial results Tuesday: Governor John Carney was re-elected to a second term, defeating Republican challenger Julianne Murray, an attorney from Seaford who had been…
Read MoreUpdate: Voters Line Up To Cast Ballots
Voters have been encountering long lines at may polling places in Delaware and Maryland so far on this election day. Elections officials say you should be prepared to spend more time than usual if you are voting in person. The heavy volume comes even after more than 160,000 Delawareans voted either by mail or absentee.…
Read MoreCaravan, Virtual Rally Highlight Busy Weekend of Campaign ’20
Wicomico Co. Schools Prepare For Election Day
Eight Wicomico County Public Schools buildings will serve as Maryland voting centers on Election Day, Tuesday November 3rd. This week, local elections officials visited the sites to inspect the actual rooms where voting will take place, to make sure they are accessible to everyone, and to discuss other preparations. Maryland Code requires that schools be…
Read MoreElection Security Measures Taken In Del., Md.
The integrity of the November 3rd election and protection of the right to vote are being address with actions taken in Delaware and Maryland Friday. Governor John Carney is authorizing the Delaware National Guard 166th Cyberspace Operations Squadron to assist in election security efforts. The Executive Order is intended to secure its cybersecurity assistance in…
Read MoreUS House Candidates Debate Over COVID, ACA, Vote-By-Mail, More
The nation’s response to coronavirus, and what it’s shown us as a country, came up Wednesday night during a Delaware U.S. House debate between Democratic Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Republican Lee Murphy. Murphy, who called himself a COVID survivor, said trust should be placed with the citizens. “We’ve learned a lot in the last…
Read MoreCOVID, State Response Scrutinized At Gubernatorial Debate
Coronavirus response, the virus’s effects on the poultry industry, the economy and the state budget took up a large part of a debate between Democratic Governor John Carney and Republican Julianne Murray Tuesday evening. Carney said the state’s response to COVID-19 initially contained elements of fear and uncertainty as the state closed down businesses, ramped…
Read MoreUpdate: Write-In Candidate Addresses Financing Questions
**Patti Drago provided this correspondence with the Department of Elections concerning campaign financing: Dear Mr. Albence,I received your letter informing me that I am required to comply with the reporting requirements of Chapter 80 of Title 15. I agree and I believe that I am in compliance with these requirements.In your letter, you do not specifically say…
Read MoreDel. PAC Ad Targets Gov. Carney’s Role In Land Deal
A Delaware-based PAC (political action committee) is rolling out an ad that it says exposes Governor John Carney’s role in facilitating a land deal that benefited a top donor and fundraiser. Citizens for Transparency and Inclusion’s ad, which will air on television in the Philadelphia market that covers Wilmington and Dover, puts the focus on…
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