No Election December 4 in Dagsboro

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Dagsboro town officials tell WGMD there will not be an election in Dagsboro on December 4. There were three seats up for election. Incumbents Brian Baull and Theresa Ulrich have been returned to their seats. Patrick Miller did not file for re-election, however William Labor was the only candidate to file for the remaining seat.

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Decision ’21: Va., NJ, Pittsville Md. results

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Republican Glenn Youngkin has been elected governor of Virginia, defeating Democrat and former Governor Terry McAuliffe. Youngkin claimed victory Tuesday night. For Virginia unofficial election results, please CLICK HERE Voters on the Virginia Eastern Shore also re-elected Robert Bloxom Jr., Republican, to the House of Delegates. In Parksley, Carol Matthews and Janice Welch were elected…

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Md. AG Frosh Will Not Seek 3rd Term

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Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh will not seek a third term. Frosh said in an announcement Thursday morning that he plans to make the most of “every single moment” of his final year in office. The Montgomery County Democrat won his first term in 2014. Previously, he served in the Maryland General Assembly. One Republican…

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Wicomico Co. Sheriff Mike Lewis Will Seek Re-election

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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…

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Rehoboth Voters to Elect 2 to Town Commission Saturday

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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.…

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Rehoboth Commissioners Discuss Upcoming Election, Tax Rate & Bright Lights

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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…

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Voting Amendment Falls Short In Del. House

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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…

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Ocean Pines Hosts Candidates Forum

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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…

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Lewes Election For Council, BPW Is This Sat.

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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…

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Blades Voters Elect 2 To Council; 1 Incumbent Out

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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…

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Update: Mayor Of Laurel Re-elected

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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.

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It’s Election Day In Laurel

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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.…

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Time Is Short To Register To Vote In Seaford

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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…

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Ellen Magee Appointed as Sussex County Register of Wills

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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 ā€“ an election will…

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Challenger Wins Runoff Election In Cambridge, Md.

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Cambridge will get a new mayor following a run-off election Tuesday. Andrew Bradshaw defeated the incumbent Mayor Victoria Jackson-Stanley, capturing about 57-percent of the vote. Bradshaw is a local volunteer firefighter. He also posted on Facebook that he could not say “enough good about outgoing Mayor Jackson-Stanley and the foundation she has built, as we…

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Schaeffer Wins In Sussex Co. 3rd District Race

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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…

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Two Sussex Races Still Undecided Until Write-In Ballots Verified

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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…

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Delaware Democrats Dominate At The Polls

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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…

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Update: Voters Line Up To Cast Ballots

Cape Henlopen HS at about 7:30 a.m. on election day (photo: Walt Palmer, WGMD)
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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.…

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Wicomico Co. Schools Prepare For Election Day

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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…

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Election Security Measures Taken In Del., Md.

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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…

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