Schoenberg and Melrath Jump In, Rogers Doesn’t.
Speaker Greg Lavelle (in his dreams anyway) will get a challenge from Josh Schoenberg, the current Executive Director of the Delaware Democratic Party. Schoenberg was previously involved in Governor Markell’s 2008 campaign.
From the press release:
“Putting Josh on the ballot is a huge show of confidence from the Democratic Party,” said Jim Paoli, Coordinated Campaign Chairman.“Representative Lavelle has directed many of the Republicans’ efforts to block legislation supported by House Democrats and by Governor Markell. He and his caucus must be held accountable for their actions.”
“I am pleased to see Josh take a run for political office himself,” said Governor Markell. “With his varied experience in government, politics, and helping to grow his family business, I’m sure that voters in the 11th district will be eager to hear from him about his plans to move Delaware forward.”
And as mentioned this morning, Sussex County Democrats have chosen Russ Melrath to run for the 4th County Council district, where he will face incumbent George Cole. Melrath is a member of the Shore Democrats as well as the 38th District Democratic Committee, and is also a distance runner who can often be seen in local 5K races, most recently in the Cape Gazette sporting a Russ Shade for Representative t-shirt.
“I am very pleased to announce Russ’s candidacy,” said Ed O’Conner, Sussex County Democratic Chairman. “With strong candidates in Russ Melrath and Dennis Cordrey, we intend to show the Sussex County Council that they cannot simply kowtow to the big developers, and leave normal people in the lurch. We intend to bring a level of balance to the County Council, and like our chances with these two candidates.”
There is no word on whether Lynn Rogers has filed in the 19th Senate District to take on the winner of the Joe Booth and St. Brodie Girl race. Rumor had it yesterday that he would file and then withdraw if his friend Joe Booth won the primary. I guess Rogers feels that Booth is a lock to win the primary then.
