Posts Tagged ‘Election’
New Mayor Elected In Berlin
Berlin will be getting a new Mayor.Councilman Zack Tyndall defeated incumbent Gee Williams and three other candidates in Tuesday’s election.Tyndall received 846 votes to Williams’ 184.William Todd, Jennifer Allen and Ronald Bireley followed.Shaneka Nichols was elected to Berlin Town Council in the third district.Jay Knerr was the winner of an at-large seat.Jack Orris was unopposed…
Read MoreUD Poll Shows Leads For Democratic Candidates, GOP Support In Sussex
A poll conducted by the University of Delaware finds strong support in Delaware for Joe Biden as well as Democratic incumbents in statewide races, while Republican candidates enjoy leads or stronger support in Sussex County. The UD Center for Political Communication says according to its poll 54% of likely voters would cast a ballot for…
Read More2 Additional Voting Centers Approved In Wicomico Co.
The Maryland Board of Elections has approved two additional voting centers in Wicomico County.The State Board is going along with a proposal approved by the Wicomico County Board of Elections at its meeting last week.Willards Elementary School and Westside Intermediate School will be open November 3rd from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., according to Maryland…
Read MoreSen. Coons Drops Out Of Oct. 14th Debate
An October debate at the University of Delaware will proceed without the involvement of Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Coons.According to the University of Delaware Center for Political Communication, the Coons campaign says he will not participate in the debate scheduled for October 14th.Director Nancy Karibjanian says it’s “disappointing that Delaware voters will not have the…
Read MoreMd. Agrees To Place Polling Place On Smith Island
Citizens of Maryland’s Smith Island will be able to vote in person on Election Day after all. The Maryland Board of Elections has decided to provide an in-person polling location, which was very much in doubt over the summer. Congressman Andy Harris and State Senator Mary Beth Carozza say they’re pleased Smith Islanders will be…
Read MoreWrite-In Candidate Enters Sussex Co. 3rd District Council Election
The election for Sussex County Council’s Third District is not over, after all. Mark Schaeffer won last week’s Republican Primary, and incumbent I.G. Burton declined to run as a write-in. Now, the organizer of a movement to draft Burton’s write-in candidacy is now planning to run as a write-in herself, after Burton decided to no…
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4 Incumbents Re-elected in Bethany Beach
All 4 incumbents were re-elected in to the four open seats on the Bethany Beach Town Council. Rosemary Hardiman was top vote-getter with 572. Faith Denault and Lew Kilmer each received 527 tallies and R. Bruce Frye got 525 votes. Challenger Russell Evans received 303 votes. The winners will be sworn in and the council…
Read MoreReturn Day 2020 Postponed
For the first time since World War II, the post-election festivities surrounding Return Day in Georgetown will not be bringing the candidates and thousands of others to the Sussex County seat on Thursday, November 5th. In a letter to Return Day committee members, support agencies and members of the community, Sussex County Return Day President…
Read MoreOnly 5 Days to Rehoboth Election Day 2020!
Almost 900 voters have already cast their absentee ballot! Election day in Rehoboth Beach is this coming Saturday, but more than likely, the voters have already decided the election. According to Krys Johnson, city spokeswoman, as of last Wednesday, the city had mailed out 1178 absentee ballots and about 75 percent (881) of them have…
Read MoreUPDATED: Williams & Ritzert Elected to Lewes City Council
UPDATED – 7/18/20 9pm – There will be two new faces on the Lewes City Council. Andrew Williams won the most votes in Saturday’s municipal election with 634. Tim Ritzert was second with 497. They will take over the two seats on the council when they are sworn in on Monday, August 10th. City officials…
Read MoreDel. Deadline For Candidates To File Passes
Sussex County Council’s Second District will have a new representative for the first time in 12 years. Councilman Sam Wilson is not filing for re-election. At Tuesday’s deadline for candidates to file, the Second District has three candidates. They include Wilson’s son, Robert Wilson. Lisa Hudson Briggs and Cindy Green, who is currently Sussex County…
Read MoreMd. Gov. Hogan Presses For Expanded Voting Options
Governor Larry Hogan wants Marylanders to have options in this year’s elections. He’s directed the State Board of Elections to come up with plans for early voting centers, an absentee and mail-in voting process and expanded hours at polling places. Voters would receive an application to send back to receive a mail-in ballot. Hogan says…
Read MoreMark Schaeffer Runs for Sussex Co. Council District 3
Twice-Postponed Del. Presidential Primary Is Tuesday
The Delaware Presidential Primary finally arrives Tuesday. Voting has been going on for several weeks, as vote-by-mail has been encouraged during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Primary was postponed from its original date in April and again in June. According to Delaware Elections Commissioner Anthony Albence, polling places will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00…
Read MoreVote-By-Mail Is Coming To Delaware
Less than a week before Delaware’s Presidential Primary, Governor John Carney has signed legislation to allow Delawareans to vote by mail in the September Delaware Primary and the November General Election. House Bill 346 creates an alternative to having to show up at the polls to vote during the coronavirus pandemic. Polling places will still…
Read MoreSussex Co. Councilman I.G. Burton Files For Re-election
Sussex County Councilman I.G. Burton is seeking a second term representing the third district on council. Burton announced his candidacy for re-election with Mike Bradley on WGMD Thursday morning. The Department of Election lists that he filed Wednesday. “I like the job, and I’m looking forward to an election,” Burton said. “I hope I’m successful.”…
Read MoreState Sen. Colin Bonini Runs For Governor
State Senator Colin Bonini, R- Dover, announced Friday with Mike Bradley on WGMD that he is running for Governor. Bonini becomes the fifth candidate to seek the gubernatorial GOP nomination to run against Governor John Carney, who is seeking re-election. Bonini says his theme is “We Can Fix This.” Bonini also ran for Governor in…
Read MoreOne Candidate For Rehoboth Beach Mayor Drops Out
One candidate for mayor in Rehoboth Beach is stepping out of the race. City Commissioner Edward Chrzanowski just beat the recent filing deadline, but The Cape Gazette reports he’s sent a letter to constituents that he is no longer running and is throwing his support behind incumbent Mayor Paul Kuhns. Former Rehoboth Commissioner Stan Mills…
Read MoreUPDATED: Millsboro, Milford Hold Municipal Elections Saturday
Polls are open Saturday for municipal elections in Millsboro and Milford. An at-large position on Millsboro Town Council is being contested. Incumbent Larry Gum is challenged by Denise Blake for the 3 year term. In District 2, Ron O’Neal and Michelle Truitt in District 3 were both unopposed. Voters may cast ballots from 1:00 p.m. until…
Read MoreGeorgetown Election Date Set for Aug. 15th
The date is set for the 2020 Georgetown municipal election. Saturday August 15th, Town Hall on The Circle will be open as the polling place from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The original election date in May was postponed. Ward 4 has a contest between incumbent Robert Holston and Penuel Barrett. Angela Townsend is running…
Read MoreSenator Richardson slams Carney over handling of coronavirus pandemic, announces run for Governor
Delaware State Senator Bryant Richardson has announced that he is running against Governor John Carney, who he slammed for his handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Senator Richardson first made the announcement that he was running for the Republican nomination at a religious freedom rally over the weekend where dozens turned out to protest Governor…
Read MoreCoronavirus shutdown presents challenges for Delaware GOP
The 2020 election cycle has proven to be one of historic obstacles as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has created a host of challenges for political officials and candidates statewide, specifically the Delaware Republican Party who has been forced to adjust to the shutdown at a time where fundraising efforts would have been in full swing…
Read MoreMeredith & Baty Elected to Milton Town Council
There will be one new face on the Milton town council. Voters have elected Randi Meredith to the council – she took the most votes with 313 followed by incumbent Richard Baty with 204. Incumbent Emory West came in third with 199 votes followed by John Klein with 141. Meredith and Baty will be sworn…
Read MoreNo Changes in Selbyville Town Council
No changes on the Selbyville Town Council. Jay Murray was the top vote-getter with 85 votes – followed by Rick Duncan with 75 votes. Challenger William Thompson received 22 votes.
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