Five school districts had huge increases in voter turnout in Tuesdayâs school board elections, with some doubling or tripling their vote count from last yearâs election. At the same time, seven districts with contested races actually saw a decrease in voter participation since last year. Many observers hoped to see the statewide forums and increased interest in whatâs happening …
School board elections open to voters Tuesday
After weeks of candidates campaigning, Delawareâs 38 school board candidates face the voters Tuesday, May 10. Polls open on May 10 at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. While school board elections typically draw only 10% of the available voters, many Delaware organizations are hoping for a higher turnout this year. Jane Brady, chairwoman of the Delaware State …
Only 1 Milford candidate takes part in online forum
School board elections are May 10 across the state of Delaware. Jalyn Powell, running for Milford School Districtâs at-large seat, said Thursday night that board members should be open-minded, all students should be seen as gifted, critical race theory is not an issue, charter schools and choice are good, and that ethnicity of school workers should reflect the community. …
Conservatives marshal forces as school board elections near
Republicans are going all in this year to support their candidates for school board elections that take place in three weeks. The Delaware State Republican Party is sponsoring a âSuper Saturday Day of Actionâ Saturday to encourage volunteers to meet candidates and help them campaign The right-wing Patriots of Delaware this week sent out an email saying âitâs time to …