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Delaware Democrats Continue to Showcase Momentum with Office Opening

Democrats Open Newark Office for Business, Welcome Volunteers

Newark – Delaware Democrats officially opened their Victory 2010 Coordinated Campaign office in Newark this Wednesday afternoon, hosting a kickoff party with volunteers and candidates in their new headquarters space.

The office, located at 350 College Square, will host volunteer for phone banks and canvassing daily throughout the November election.

Over 60 volunteers were greeted by U.S. Senate candidate Chris Coons and U.S. Congressional candidate John Carney, as well as many other state and local elected officials and candidates.

Coons and Carney both thanked the volunteers for their enthusiasm and fired up the troops for an evening of phone calling. Carney said:

“One of the things I believe strongly in as a Democrat, as a long-time Democrat, as a volunteer going back a number of years, as somebody who worked for other elected officials, as a candidate, and an office holder, and now as a candidate again – that this is a team sport…”

“The idea that we are opening this beautiful facility in this place, and we have all these people, at almost 6 o’clock on a Wednesday afternoon on September the first – this is unbelievable! And I’ll tell you what, it makes me a believer.”

Photos from the event are available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/deldems

Video from the event is available at: http://www.youtube.com/deldems

Delaware Democrats Add Two Candidates to November Ballot

Democrats Make Push to Pick Up 11th House District, 4th Sussex County Council District

Wilmington – Just before the filing deadline for parties to appoint candidates to their ballots, the Delaware Democratic Party filed two additional candidates to appear on their November ballots.

In the 11th Representative District, Rep. Greg Lavelle will face a challenge from Josh Schoenberg. For the past year and a half, Schoenberg has served as the Executive Director for the Delaware Democratic Party, and was previously involved in Governor Markell’s campaign, as well as numerous other campaigns around the country.

“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.”

Schoenberg will take a leave of absence from the party to run, but will maintain some part-time contract work to keep the Party’s accounts compliant with state and federal election law.

In Sussex County, the County Party has chosen Russ Melrath to run for the 4th County Council district, where he will face incumbent George Cole. Melrath is a retired State Farm Insurance executive and lives in Dagsboro. He has been active in Sussex County politics since moving here 10 years ago. He is a member of the Shore Democrats as well as the 38th District Democratic Committee. Russ is also a distance runner who can often be seen in local 5K races.

“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.”

For a full listing of Democratic Candidates, please visit our website at www.deldems.org.

May Jobs Figures

This image is a little out of date, but shows that we are clearly moving in the right direction. Stay on the road to recovery – vote Democratic this fall.

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