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Sussex Democrats hold Jamboree BBQ
Gov. John Carney gives a passionate speech at the jamboree. He said, “We’re all together on the same team.” He then led a chant, “Fired up, ready to go!”
September 21, 2018
The Sussex County Democrats held their annual Jamboree BBQ Sept. 15 at the pavilion in Cape Henlopen State Park. Democratic candidates for the Nov. 6 general election were out in full force, enjoying the BBQ and socializing with their supporters. The candidates took turns at the microphone, talking about the issues most important to them.
Gov. John Carney gives a passionate speech at the jamboree. He said, “We’re all together on the same team.” He then led a chant, “Fired up, ready to go!”
Gathered for a photo are (l-r) Senate District 16 candidate David Baker, President Pro Tempore Sen. David McBride, Rehoboth Commisioner and candidate for Delaware Auditor of Accounts Kathy McGuiness and Delaware Speaker of the House of Representatives and candidate Pete Schwartzkopf.
Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn shares a moment with supporter Laura Wisniwski. Denn is not seeking re-election.
State Senate District 21 candidate Bob Wheatley is shown with his wife Beckett.
Gov. John Carney chats with Dave Jaeger and Shirley Price at the jamboree.
Rehoboth Beach commisioner-elect and chair of the 14th District of the Democratic Party Dick Byrne shares a moment with 14th District Vice Chair Leslie Ledogar.
Sussex County Democratic Chair Jane Hovington shares a moment with 35th Representative District Chair Marcel Hayes and 20th Representative District Chair Kerry Thalheim.
U.S. Sen. Chris Coons chats with Sen. Tom Carper’s Sussex County Coordinator Cynthia Gooch.
Red, white and blue hats were very popular at the jamboree.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long chats with Joann Conaway at the event.
20th Representative Chair Kerry Thalheim with 20th District House of Representatives candidate John ”Jack” Bucchioni.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, left, smiles with candidate for Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings.
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, also up for re-election, shares a moment with Delaware State Treasurer candidate Colleen Davis.
Delaware Democratic Chairman Erik Raser-Schramm speaks to the gathered Democrats at the event.
U.S. Sen. Tom Carper called all of the women candidates for state offices to the microphone. Shown are (l-r) Auditor of Accounts candidate Kathey McGuiness, Attorney General candidate Kathy Jennings, Carper, State Treasurer candidate Colleen Davis, U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester and Deputy Campaign Manager Megan Diggins. Blunt-Rochester had been at the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference.
