By Bradley Vasoli Amidst GOP successes across the nation on Tuesday, Delaware remains deep blue. From the city of Wilmington to the governorship to Congress, the First State turned in election results that are delighting local Democrats — and spurring Delaware Republicans to strategize for future success. The party has not held a statewide office since the final term of …
Independents gain traction among registered voters as early voting approaches
The two early-voting periods for Delaware in the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5 are quickly approaching, and the polling sites have been announced. Delaware launched an early-voting option in 2022, and more than 14,000 people voted early in last month’s primary elections, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. Along with shorter lines, the option allows voters to not …
Ruth Briggs King, only Republican woman in General Assembly, resigns
The only Republican woman in Delaware’s General Assembly announced her resignation Wednesday morning. Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown/Millsboro, said she was moving out of her district just over the line into another one, after serving for 14 years. “To many, this is no surprise since I have been candid and open about the impending changes,” she said in a statement. …
State GOP chair calls on Democrats to return FTX donation
The chair of the Delaware Republican Party has called on the state’s Democratic Party to reject a donation from disgraced cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried contributed $9,756.20 to the Democratic State Committee of Delaware on Aug. 31, 2022, according to the Federal Election Commission. Attempts were not successful to obtain comment from the Delaware Democrats. The contribution does not appear …
Repeal of youth and training wage heads to Carney
The bill would take effect 90 days after being signed by the governor. As expected, Democrats were successful Tuesday in passing a bill through the state Senate that would repeal the youth and training wage passed in 2o18. House Bill 88, which is part of a package of economic bills pushed by the Dems, would go into effect 90 …
Republicans announce legislation to review voting roll laws, require photo IDs for voting
One measure would require all voters to show photo IDs when they vote or seek an absentee ballot.