Delawareâs primary is Tuesday, Sept. 10, featuring dozens of races pitting Republicans against Republicans and Democrats against Democrats. Some people have already voted via absentee ballots and in early voting. RELATED: Elections error changed registration for 750 Delaware voters The marquee vote is the Democratic primary for governor, which features two well-known figures â New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer …
Campaign signs are all about name recognition. Even when theyâre placed to catch the attention of drivers waiting at red lights or stop signs, thereâs not much time to absorb more than a few words. True, bigger signs may have a photo or more words. IN THE NEWS: Ursuline plans adjacent performing arts, community space DelawareLive reached out to …
Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced today that he will not seek re-election to a third term in 2024. In a letter to âthe people of Wilmington,â he gives his age as a big reason for the decision. âMy difficulty in committing to another term that would begin 15 months from now is in continuing to undertake such a demanding job …
The Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday privately advanced a bill, with four members in favor, that allows for no-excuse absentee voting in Delaware, joining 35 other states and the District of Columbia. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Darius Brown, D-Wilmington, would amend Delawareâs constitution to allow absentee voting for any reason. However, voters must sign an oath or affirmation …
This story was originally published in October 2022 A suburban New Castle County race for state House is turning into one of most hotly-contested battles of this yearâs general election. Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Ramone, who has been in office since 2009, faces Democrat Dr. Frank Burns for the South Pike Creek seat â one of the last held by Republicans in the …
This story was originally published in November 2022. Republicans did not fare well in Delawareâs Nov. 8 election. Democrats widened their majority in the state Senate, maintained the balance of power in the House, and won every election for statewide elected offices. In the wake of the Republican wallop, some party leaders are hoping the party will begin to move …
In a 69-page decision that cited versions of Delaware constitutions dating back to 1776, the stateâs Supreme Court this week explained its ruling overturning mail-in voting and same-day voter registration laws passed by the General Assembly earlier this year. The stateâs highest court in October unanimously ruled the statutes unconstitutional but issued an abbreviated order due to time constraints imposed …
