Michael Rodriguez of Newark thought Delaware’s two leading gubernatorial candidates â Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long â led campaigns that were too distasteful to vote for. So the 34-year-old voted for environmentalist Colin OâMara in Tuesdayâs primary elections at North Star Elementary School in Hockessin. âI’m a Democrat, but I absolutely respect bipartisanship,â he said. âI think that’s the …
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. The Delaware Department of Elections said Wednesday that state officials placed 750 voters who had registered in the past year through an automatic voter registration system into the wrong political party. The error has caused a surge of criticism since last week when early voting began, particularly in Wilmington. On Tuesday, a government …
This Weekâs Review Includes: GOPâs Mike Ramone to file Monday to run for governor Changes afoot for Polly Drummond yard waste site Delaware Live wins 10 Delaware Press Association awards Jones-Potter expects to face status quo in Wilmington mayor race St. Edmondâs dedicates arena focused on STEM, gaming Lightning strikes twice as Goldey eliminates Wilmington Click on the image below …
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. In 2017, then-newly elected Mayor Mike Purzycki sat on a stage close by to Velda Jones-Potter as she gave her inaugural speech as Wilmington City Treasurer. The two held an amicable relationship at the time, Jones Potter said â with both of them new to being elected politicians and facing a city that …
This story was originally published on Spotlight Delaware. Gov. John Carney filed Monday to run in the September Democratic primary, but instead of seeking federal office like some of his predecessors, heâs running to be mayor of his hometown, Wilmington. With Mayor Michael Purzycki declining to run for re-election after two terms, citing a desire to spend more time with family …
Gov. John Carney, who leaves office in January after two terms, announced on DETV Monday morning that he is running for mayor of Wilmington. Carney said he was going to leave the taping at the I.M. Pei building downtown and walk over to file. He called running for mayor “really a big challenge.” “I’m really excited about it We’ve got …
