Sussex County activist to run for GOP chair
The News Journal reports conservative Sussex County activist Don Ayotte will run for GOP Chairman in April.
He wants to challenge current chair Tom Ross. Ross has not announced whether he would run again. He says he wants to wait until after Thursday’s election
Ayotte says the party needs to be unified going into the 2012 elections. He was a supporter of Christine O’Donnell. Ross has been party chair since 2008. He was critical of O’Donnell during her campaign and even after her upset victory of Mike Castle in the race for the U.S. Senate.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Ex-Delaware officer sentenced to probation on assault conviction
A jury last year convicted former Wilmington officer Samuel Waters of misdemeanor assault and other charges in the 2021 arrest that led to demonstrations.
1 day ago
‘Life or death’: Delaware lawmakers highlight new abortion access laws in Delaware
The new laws build on top of protections passed in previous years that have made Delaware a sanctuary state for providers and people seeking abortion care.
3 days ago
Republicans haven’t held one of the nine statewide seats since 2018, but some pin hopes on “Delaware yellow” gubernatorial candidate Mike Ramone.
3 days ago
Listen 2:00