Kent County, Delaware Subscribed Articles

Kent County, Delaware Subscribed Articles

Commentary: Census success will benefit Delaware citizens

Carol Jones & Sue Claire Harper

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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A commentary on the benefits of a successful 2020 Census was submitted by the co-presidents of the League of Women Voters of Delaware. It appeared in the Delaware State News. Please "Read more" to read the entire piece.

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Commentary: Local suffragists deserve recognition and thanks

Sue Bramhall

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The LWVSC solicited commentary regarding the 100th anniversary of the amendment granting women the right to vote. This commentary is the second to appear in the Cape Gazette. The author, Sue Bramhall, member of the Georgetown Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, provides an interesting history of the suffrage movement in Sussex County.

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Governor Carney Moves Presidential Primary Date to June 2

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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Gov. Carney issued his 6th SOE modifications which changes the presidential primary date and protects Delawareans from evictions, foreclosures, and terminations of utility services, and pushes back school board elections.

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Gov. postpones Delaware elections, and eases criteria for absentee voting.

Delaware map

Submitted by New Castle County in March 2020.

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On Tuesday March 24, 2020 Delaware Governor John Carney issued a sixth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, delaying Delaware elections and suspending residential foreclosures and evictions during the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-

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Gov. changes dates of DE Presidential Primary, School Board elections, and eases criteria for absentee voting.

Gov. Carney

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The latest modifications of Gov. Carney's State of Emergency declaration change the dates of the DE Presidential Primary and School Board elections. It also broadens the absentee ballot application to allow social distancing as a valid reason.

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LWVDE Presidents send letter to Governor urging easing of absentee voting rules

League of Women Voters of Delaware

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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The LWVDE co-presidents sent a letter to the Gov. Carney to urge a change in the absentee voting procedures to accommodate voters who are confined to home due to the current Coronavirus crisis. Please read more for a link to the letter. Read more for the latest update.

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Updated March 24, 2020: Mail-In Ballot Request

Delaware map

Submitted by Delaware in March 2020.

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Given the coronavirus pandemic and the federal and state restrictions, it is imperative that Delaware make it easier for voters and poll workers to maintain their health by limiting the need to cast an in-person vote.

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Winter 2020 LWVDE Newsletter

Delaware Newsletter

Submitted by Delaware in March 2020.

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Read the League of Women Voters of Delaware's WINTER newsletter, the VOTER 2020 with a roundup of LWV activities, cancelations, postponements and much more.

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Check Out The Sussex League Of Women Voter's Census Public Service Announcement

Blue Coast TAlk

Submitted by Sussex County, Delaware in March 2020.

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LWVSC members Connie Jones and Jack Young were interviewed on Blue Coast Talk regarding the upcoming 2020 US Census. "Read more" to see their informative interview, a public service announcement for the Census.

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19th Amendment Celebration Activities in Delaware

Celebrating 100 years, 19th Amendment

Submitted by New Castle County in March 2020.

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The League of Women Voters chapters in Delaware are each planning exciting events to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting women throughout the country the right to vote. Many activities are in the works!

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