1. Filing Deadline Tuesday At Noon. The only way that candidates can get on the ballot after that is, if either Party has a vacant slot, they can designate someone to fill that slot.
2. Kop Kabal Gangs Up On Kerri Evelyn Harris. Yet another Black candidate has filed. One Lamont Pierce. Three Black candidates, one white candidate. You do the math. The good news?: This demonstrates how scared they are. Kerri had better be working hard…
3. Waiting On Sophie Phillips. I believe she is the only remaining progressive stalwart yet to file. She’s amazing, though. Check out her bio. Now, file already, dammit!
4. Hoo, Boy! Is Nnamdi Facing A Primary From–Shane Darby?? Sure looks like it. She filed her campaign committee for that office this week. That would be–awesome!
5. Any D Thinking Of Filing In RD 14? I think someone should consider it. Yes, it’s Pete Schwartzkopf’s district. Yes, he’s filed. But that was months before KMG’s conviction. He remains in hiding, there’s at least a chance that he will opt out of running to forestall the release of some dirty laundry. If another D files now, and if Schwartzkopf opts out, the other D will be the nominee. If nobody files and if Pete opts out, the district committee controlled by Pete will choose his successor. Not to mention, how much has Pete been weakened politically from his latest travails? Besides, I’d really love to see it.
6. James Taylor Files. I hope he runs a strong campaign. However, this is one race where the incumbent is the sole issue. Effective grassroots support can topple Stephanie Bolden even if the candidate doesn’t run as hard as one would like. Every registered D who rents in the district needs to know that Stephanie has placed campaign contributions over their rights as renters. I think the people to whom I’m sending this message will respond to it.
7. Is Lisa Diller Retiring? I think so. Otherwise, I highly doubt that a County Council staffer would have filed to run in her district. Her name is Valerie George. To claim that she’d have to go a long way to match the record of Lisa Diller would be an understatement. Lisa was an early role model for others who viewed serving on County Council as something to be admired. If indeed she is retiring, we all owe her a debt of gratitude.
8. Yes! D Files In RD 4. This could well be a swing district. His name is Keegan Worley. While his priorities could use some fleshing out, he is from the more populous area of the district. Both R candidates are from Millsboro, hardly the heart of the district. Keep this race on your radar.
9. R Files In RD 13. Carlucci Coelho. He’s either a real estate agent with Patterson-Schwartz, or the owner of Carlucci Couture, Inc. Or both. He will face the winner of the primary between Larry Mitchell and DeShanna Neal. And will lose.
10. Filings. Rep. Sherry Dorsey Walker (D-4th RD); Rep. Larry Lambert (D-7th RD); Rep. Sean Matthews (D-10th RD).
11. One More Thing I Wish Would Happen Before The Deadline. I wish one of the five D’s running for Sen. Bruce Ennis’ seat would switch to run against Lumpy Carson. He can be defeated. I like the odds of running against one other opponent more than running against four.
That’s all I’ve got. Be back Tuesday for the big wrap-up. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?