Candidates largely agree in latest debate

Candidates for the District 20 seat in the upcoming special election faced off for the last time July 31 during a debate at Milton Elementary.

Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller are seeking to serve as the House representative serving the Milton, Lewes and Harbeson areas, replacing former Rep. Stell Parker Selby, D-Milton, who resigned late last session after missing the entire legislative session because of health issues.

Berry and Miller took a series of questions during a League of Women Voters event, giving similar responses in support of improved infrastructure, education and housing. They also agreed on support for diversity, equity and inclusion, and a woman’s right to choose.

No questions were asked about raising taxes or potential budget cuts, but in a previous business forum, Miller said she would not raise taxes, while Berry said a review of funding gaps and new revenue streams is needed.

Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 5, with polls opening 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at:

• Milton Elementary School, 512 Federal St., Milton
• Mariner Middle School, 16391 Harbeson Road, Milton
• H.O. Brittingham School, 402 Mulberry St., Milton
• The Crossing, 15183 Coastal Highway, Milton
• Sussex Consortium, 17344 Sweetbriar Road, Lewes
• Frederick Thomas Middle School, 910 Sussex Drive, Lewes
• Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes
• Lewes Elementary School, 820 Savannah Road, Lewes

Early voting will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, to Sunday Aug. 3, at Lewes Elementary School, 820 Savannah Road, Lewes, and Mariner Middle School, 16391 Harbeson Road, Milton.