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Sussex Democrats hold annual Jamboree

Sen. Chris Coons gets attendees excited about the federal elected officials at the Sussex County Democratic Committee annual Jamboree. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 19, 2023

The Sussex County Democratic Committee held its annual Jamboree Sept. 16 at Cape Henlopen State Park’s main pavilion.

Politicians celebrated party unity over barbecue, entertainment and other fun. The event gave the public an opportunity to see local, state and federal representatives.

One of the major fundraisers for the Sussex County Democratic Committee, the event supports qualified candidates in Sussex County.

People holding and seeking positions in all levels of government attended to speak with constituents, including Gov. John Carney, Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, State Treasurer Colleen Davis, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro and others. 

For more information, go to www.deldems.org.

Gov. John Carney says thank you to the Sussex County Democratic Committee for its support.
Sen. Tom Carper speaks about his first dates with his wife Martha.
Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long enjoys the event.
Sen. Tom Carper poses with Loretta Vincent, left, and Cynthia Gooch Copley.
Sen. Tom Carper gives a thumbs up to Dana Paskins as she will be running for political office.
District 20 Rep. Stell Parker Selby sits with her supporter Michela Coffaro.
Event emcee Diaz Bonville introduces candidates throughout the event.
Imani Cummings, Miss Delaware 2023 second runner-up, sings the national anthem.
Bryana Harris, 7, sings “This Land is Your Land.”
Bryan Harris gets a high five from Sen. Tom Carper for her performance.
Jane Hovington, chair of the Sussex County Democratic Committee, speaks to the Democrats gathered at the event.
Paulette Rappa, vice chair of the Sussex County Democratic Committee and Fourth Representative District chair, introduces the elected officials.
Sarah Gilmour, left, and Charlotte King, founder and chair of Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, enjoy the speeches by the elected officials.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, right, poses with her supporter Betty Mitchell.
Waynne Paskins, left, and Gloria Harmon await the politicians.
Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester gets the crowd excited about the election and her pursuit to be Delaware’s next senator.
Sen. Chris Coons speaks to attendees about the strength of the Democratic federal officials.
Kate Rorher and Jimmy Paoli of Sen. Chris Coons’ office watch the event with former Delaware Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach.
State Treasurer and Indian River grad Colleen Davis speaks with the crowd.
District 6 Sen. Russ Huxtable is introduced to the attendees.
New Delaware Speaker of the House Rep. Valerie Longhurst thanks Pete Schwartzkopf for his guidance and leadership in the House as Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long applauds.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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