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Del. primary is Tuesday, with early voting until Sunday

Ken MammarellaHeadlines, Government

Delaware’s 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 – New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer …

Delaware candidates want their campaign signs to stand out. (Ken Mammarella photo)

What gov, lt gov candidates want to say in campaign signs

Ken MammarellaGovernment, Headlines

  Campaign signs are all about name recognition. Even when they’re placed to catch the attention of drivers waiting at red lights or stop signs, there’s 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 …

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Who’s running? Nov. 8 Delaware general election

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

Jump to: Statewide candidates State Senate candidates State House candidates County candidates The general election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8. The 151st General Assembly comes to an end the same day, meaning all 21 state Senate seats and 41 state House seats are up for grabs. The deadline to file for election has passed. Three of the state’s executive …

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McGuiness is McGone

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness, who in July was convicted of three misdemeanor corruption charges, later reduced to two by the judge, has lost her primary election to Democratic Party-endorsed candidate Lydia York. York won in a landslide, carrying nearly 70% of the vote. The result brings an end to the speculation over how Gov. John Carney will go about removing …

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Bonini faces 2 GOP challengers for seat he’s held 27 years

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

There’s a race to the right in central Delaware’s 16th Senate District, and incumbent Republican Sen. Colin Bonini’s 27 years of experience have become a focal point of the bitter challenge.  Bonini has long been regarded as one of the most conservative members of the Delaware General Assembly, but that may not be enough to stave off primary challengers Kim …

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McGuiness pushes back after DE Dems endorse primary opponent

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

In a rare move, the Delaware Democratic Party has endorsed a primary challenger over a sitting statewide-elected Democrat. The state party’s 25-member executive committee unanimously voted last week to endorse Lydia York, a candidate for auditor of accounts, over incumbent Auditor Kathy McGuiness. McGuiness on July 1 was found guilty of three misdemeanor charges, including official misconduct, structuring, and conflict …