Alonna Berry was officially sworn in Tuesday, Aug. 12, as the new representative for Delaware’s 20th House District, filling the seat vacated by Stell Parker-Selby in June.
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Special elections, marijuana sales, road construction, and more, it was another busy week on Delmarva. This is your Week In Review.
Delaware Election Commissioner Michael Albence responded to Republican inquiries regarding absentee ballots and an election officer incident. Absentee ballot procedures were followed, and efforts to improve election officer training were highlighted, despite recent law changes.
After a narrow 121-vote loss in District 20’s special election, the Sussex GOP praised candidate Nikki Miller, highlighted campaign progress, announced voter outreach events, and vowed to strengthen operations and strategy ahead of the 2026 election.
Route 24 safety upgrades, a rejection of short-term rental limits in Ocean City, a water advisory in Lewes, a special election in Milton, and heat hampering the homeless. This is your Week In Review.
The special election was triggered by Parker Selby’s resignation. Two candidates are running to replace her: Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller.
On Wednesday July 2nd, Sussex County Republicans selected Miller as their candidate for a special election expected in August.
Republicans continue to call for representation for District 20 and prepare for what's to come. CoastTV also takes a closer look at a similar situation with a former Republican representative.
It's been over one week since the Delaware Republican Party sent a letter asking about Representative Stell Parker Selby's return to Dover.
House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown announced that Rep. Stell Parker Selby was officially sworn in to office Monday afternoon.