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Sussex Republicans host Big Tent Event
Enjoying the social atmosphere of the Big Tent Event are (l-r) George Parish, candidate for state insurance commissioner; Lori Lee; Sheriff Robert Lee; Mike and Diana Robert; Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; and Priscilla Clark, founding member of Republicans for Sussex. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
July 18, 2016
Sen. Colin Bonini, Republican candidate for governor, smiles with his campaign manager Chelsea Barnett. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Sen. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, up for re-election, enjoys the picnic with his wife Emily. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Rep. Danny Short, R-Seaford, gives his two-minute stump speech at the event. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Lisa Hudson Briggs, county council candidate for District 2, enjoys the event with her husband Lewis. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Kevin Burdette, candidate for county council District 3, takes a moment for a photo with his wife Nancy. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Three candidates for office gather for a photo. Shown are (l-r) Norman “Jay” Jones, Sussex County Clerk of the Peace; Rep. Dave Wilson, R-Bridegville; and Jeff Cragg, State Insurance Commissioner. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
US Congressional candidate Hans Reigle and his events chair Kathleen Rutherford get away from the big tent for a photo. STEVEN BLLUPS PHOTO
Sen. Bryan Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, takes to the stump to announce that he seeking another term as state senator. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
James DeMartino is a candidate for state representative in the 14th District, Rehoboth Beach. Shown are (l-r) Sal DeMartino, Jacqueline DeMartino, candidate Demartino and Glorianne Johnston. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Rep. Ron Gray, R-Selbyville, right, and Rep Steve Smyk, R-Milton, are both seeking re-election and step out of the lunch line for a photo. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Rep. Tim Dukes, R-Laurel takes a moment to chat with Tom and Lawrene Nixon Anfinson from Bethany Beach. Lawrene is the niece of former President Richard Nixon. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, a candidate seeking re-election, is surrounded by friends and family. Shown are (l-r) Elinor Hughes, Collins, Susie Collins, Jean Ardis and Elana Keeley. STEVEN BILLUPS PHOTO
The Republicans for Sussex hosted a Big Tent Event, a friends and families picnic July 10 at 16 Mile Brewery in Georgetown. Along with the picnic, elected officials and candidates gave authentic stump speeches. Also at the event Sen. Bryan Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, announced his bid for re-election. Republicans for Sussex is a PAC which is composed of presidents and leaders of the Republican clubs in Sussex County.
