Delaware Political Weekly: Nov. 26-December 3, 2021
1. Kyra Hoffner Seeks D Nomination In 14th Senate District:
The stakes are too high right now to sit on the sidelines. We need people like us in government, making decisions and helping to steer our community in a better direction.
Eight years ago, I started volunteering and advocating for civic rights and against unjust laws for all Delawareans. This led me to join the non-partisan organization, the League of Women Voters Advocacy Corps. My favorite, and the most important part of my activism is talking to people in our communities. Through connecting with people across our district, I’ve understood how the issues of local government affect the public.
But, it also keeps me up at night knowing how certain bills can drastically change people’s lives, so I’ve decided to run for State Senate in District 14.
I’m running on a myriad of issues, some of the most important being:
Voting Rights: The right to vote is a fundamental principle of our democracy. When more Americans can participate in our elections, the outcome better reflects who we are. The fight to increase voters’ access to the polls–including expanding early voting, automatic and online voter registration–is here now.
Environment: Now more than ever, we are feeling the effects of climate change and our fossil fuel dependent economy. Our natural resources, like clean water, have been tainted by years of pollution. Renewable energy options like solar and wind power provide many benefits and must be part of our overall energy options.
Criminal Justice Reform: Racial disparities need to be addressed within our communities, and at every stage of the criminal justice process. Disparities in sentencing and the over-incarceration of nonviolent drug offenders, impoverished, and homeless people must end. Our criminal justice system must be supported by a system of public health and social resources.
Governmental transparency: It is an integral part of my campaign that our constituency is well informed and feels that they have a voice in the governmental process. Too often, we see our legislators become complacent, and many members of the community feel as though they are not being adequately represented. Everyone’s voice matters.
I have the energy and determination to ensure every person in my community is represented.
I’ve worked alongside many of you for years, and I hope you’ll support me now. Working together we can accomplish great things, creating a better quality of life for all.
Support comes in many forms, from donations to volunteering to endorsing me. If you can help in any way, I would greatly appreciate your support. Together, we can create a Delaware that will work for all of us.
Together we can do better, together we will be better!
Kyra Hoffner
The 14th District is currently represented by State Sen. Bruce Ennis. It is anybody’s guess as to whether he will run again. There have been some significant changes to the district boundaries, which tend to work against an aging incumbent’s ability to reach out to new constituents.
You can check out the 14th District map by clicking on ’14’ here:
Registration totals are 18,083 D; 9891 R; and 9593 I. Meaning, the district is almost, but not quite, a D majority district.
Hoffner finished second in a three-way primary in 2020. She secured 24.67% to Ennis’ 53.5% and Terrell Williams’ 21.83%. Williams is challenging R Kevin Hensley in RD 9.
I very much liked Hoffner’s announcement. She told us where she stands on the issues, I like her stands, and she makes clear that she will mount an energetic campaign. This one might well be worth your time and money.
2. A Mysterious Tease.
Word on the street has it that a certain state legislator, perhaps spooked by a prospective primary challenge, has threatened to use their position to make sure that funding is withheld from certain projects in the public interest unless fellow legislators and community leaders publicly endorse this incumbent. That strikes me as a bad plan that could well backfire, but what do I know? Always thought that trust, respect and cooperation were more effective motivators than fear. Besides, if said legislator loses said prospective primary, they won’t be in a position to withhold anything, now will they? BTW, although it sounds like her, the legislator in question is not Valerie Longhurst. That’s all I can say. I may have said too much. And no, I won’t be responding to guesses…
What’d I miss, and whaddayathink?
