Delaware Lieutenant Governor kicks off campaign for re-election
Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn tours all three counties in the First State today to launch his drive for a second term.
Denn, a Democrat, is making a morning appearance in Sussex County, followed by rallies at Legislative Hall in Dover and in Wilmington. Prior to being elected along with Governor Markell in 2008, Denn served as Delaware’s Insurance Commissioner under former Governor Ruth Ann Minner. His campaign says Denn is laying out his agenda if re-elected, and will talk about the “promises he has kept” during his term.
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