1. The Rae Krantz Campaign Goes LIVE! As in right here:
When I was disenchanted with my jobs after college, I taught myself the necessary skills to enable a career-change to software development. To make it easier for others to do the same, I then became an advocate for stronger apprenticeship programs in the industry and founded a non-profit to guide people starting software development careers. I’ve also shared my knowledge and experience as an international conference speaker.
I was raised in an evangelical, Republican community with an unchanging worldview. But once I left home, I began to question what I was taught about how our government should work. I continued to learn new ideas and meet new people, and I discovered the missing pieces in my old worldview and how fundamentally unjust our government systems actually are, particularly for minorities and people of color. These realizations were crystallized by the murder of Trayvon Martin. The failure to bring justice for Trayvon made me realize that I needed to play a role in building a better country. I committed to the issue locally, and began to volunteer for task forces aimed at delivering equitable justice.
I deeply desire to see our communities become stronger and more integrated, and believe that together we are powerful enough to improve our lives. I’ve been a foster parent and a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in Delaware’s foster care system. I co-founded Strong Towns Wilmington to empower city residents with a vision for how our city can be safer and more vibrant. I’ve spent many hours in Legislative Hall as a community advocate pushing our state government to do right by working people.
It was through those interactions with our state government that I grew disillusioned with the lack of transparency and accountability from our legislators. I watched our elected officials fail to protect Delawareans’ right to clean air and water, and fold when they had the chance to guarantee real police accountability and transparency. Those experiences left me disheartened but they also solidified for me the need for legislators who actually listen to constituents and create policy to respond to the needs of the people.
I highly recommend that you read her platform in detail. You can click on each item and find serious proposals from someone who seeks to serve. There may have been a time when Deb Heffernan was like this. That time has passed. Meaning, it’s time the baton was passed. The thought of Rae Krantz in Dover is exciting. Oh, forgot to mention, you will see a ‘Donate’ button on every page of her website. You know, should you be so inclined.
2. NCC Dems Set Filing Fees. At their meeting this week, the New Castle County Democratic Party set the filing fees for next year’s elections at 1% of the annual salary for the positions under the purview of the county party. The County Dems have sent the filing fee information to both the County and State Department of Elections. These are for the positions of County Council, County row-office, or State Rep/Senate within New Castle County. Candidates may also qualify for the ballot via signature petitions, which is what Branden Fletcher Dominguez did in 2024. This means that candidates may officially pay the fee and qualify for the ballot once the Department of Elections receives the information from the County.
3. Ballot-Qualified Candidates From Kent And Sussex. I’m guessing they already approved their filing fees? Anyway, here’s what we’ve got:
RD 20 (Sussex): Both incumbent Alonna Berry and challenger Ruby Keeler Schaeffer have filed as Democrats. (Only official primary so far.)
SD 14 (Kent): R Mark Pugh has filed. The incumbent is Kyra Hoffner. Figures to be a competitive race.
RD 14 (Sussex): D Rep. Claire Snyder Hall has filed for reelection.
RD 20 (Sussex): R Nikki Miller (again). Third time’s the charm?
RD 38 (Sussex): D Maureen Madden. The incumbent is R Ronald Gray
4. Rumblings Of Coons Opponent(s)? I’m hearing said rumblings. All I can say is, if you’re gonna run, you simply must make Coons’ inability/unwillingness to focus on the Fascist takeover of the government the centerpiece of your campaign. Don’t worry about early polls, daunting fundraising numbers, or anything else. Coons has been an enabler and, at best, a reluctant critic, of this unprecedented attempted takeover of the country. His version of ‘bipartisanship’ won’t and can’t fly any more. Take it on directly. If you’re not willing to do so, then don’t run. If you are, then welcome to the race!
That’s all I’ve got this week. What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?