Monthly Archives: August 2024

After decade in D.C., O’Mara aims to build a legacy in Delaware

After leading DNREC through the Markell administration, Collin O’Mara became the leader of the National Wildlife Federation, spending many days lobbying and testifying before Congress. | PHOTO COURTESY OF US SENATE Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should... Read More

After honing skills abroad, Meyer seeks a statewide audience

Matt Meyer is seeking to become the first New Castle County Executive to be elected governor by parlaying a diverse background. | PHOTO COURTESY OF NCC Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s governor manages... Read More

Despite broad establishment support, Hall-Long still faces challenges

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long trails in campaign fundraising but has already tied up much of the endorsements from Democratic Party leaders. | PHOTO COURTESY OF HALL-LONG CAMPAIGN Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s governor... Read More

Independents surge in Delaware as Democrats, Republicans lose voters

Republicans are now the third largest political group in Delaware behind Democrats and independents, but even the dominant major party is also losing a grow number of voters. | PHOTO COURTESY OF KELLY SIKKEMA on UNSPLASH Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware... Read More

Bill for earlier Delaware state primary elections advances

The Delaware state primary elections could align with the presidential primary election date if the State Senate approves a new bill. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY JACOB OWENS Story by José Ignacio Castañeda Perez via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware... Read More

Can Mike Ramone convince Republicans to reshape governor’s race?

House Minority Leader Mike Ramone has received the Republican Party backing in the gubernatorial race, but that doesn’t portend a win. | PHOTO COURTESY OF RAMONE CAMPAIGN Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Delaware’s governor... Read More

Outside PAC money enters governor race to boost Hall-Long campaign

Hall-Long’s campaign announced Wednesday that it is reorganizing under a new campaign manager. Story by Karl Baker via Spotlight Delaware Why Should Delaware Care? Gubernatorial candidates today need well more than $1 million to run a successful campaign in Delaware.... Read More

Journalism Collaborative Sets Candidates’ Debates

The Delaware Journalism Collaborative is hosting two debates for statewide office this month. | PHOTO COURTESY OF DAN DENNIS / UNSPLASH PRESS RELEASE For more information, contact Darel La Prade, info@dejournalism.org, (443-235-4704). The candidates for governor and for the U.S. House of Representatives... Read More

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer sits alongside Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long prior to delivering remarks at Friday’s Hodgson Vo-Tech groundbreaking ceremony.

Delaware Democratic Party announces 2024 endorsements Biden, Hall-Long top slate of party support

New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer sits alongside Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long prior to delivering remarks at Friday’s Hodgson Vo-Tech groundbreaking ceremony. DELAWARE STATE NEWS/JOE EDELEN Story by Joseph Edelen NEW CASTLE — The Delaware Democratic Party has endorsed a... Read More

OPINION: Raser-Schramm: Dems should rescind Hall-Long endorsement, back Meyer

“We need a change. We need someone with the courage to say when something’s wrong. Delaware deserves a leader who thinks outside the box.” Opinion By Erik Raser-Schramm, the former chair of the Delaware Democratic Party The “Delaware Way” is... Read More

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