December 24, 2025 Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of a Delaware State Trooper who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our community during the tragic incident in Wilmington. His courage and selflessness reflect the very best of public service and law enforcement. We grieve alongside his family, his fellow troopers, and all who serve on the front lines to keep our communities safe. We also keep th

The Delaware Public Archives, in partnership with Delaware 250 and with support from the Delaware Department of Education, has released a new DE250 Activity Book designed to help students learn about Delaware’s role in the American Revolution.   The Activity Book includes stories, puzzles, games, and historical content that highlight key people, places, and events from Delaware’s Revolutionary era. Topics include Delaware’s delegates, the Battle of Cooch’s Bridge, daily life

December 22, 2025 Gene Truono, Chairman, Delaware Republican Party Dear Friends and Fellow Delaware Republicans,   As we gather with family and loved ones this holiday season, I want to wish everyone a very Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas .   This time of year invites reflection, gratitude, and renewed purpose. We give thanks for the opportunities before us in 2025 —a year that will allow us to build, organize, and strengthen our message across Delaware. And we look ahea

December 18, 2025 by Daniel Willis Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Fellow Republicans,   As we approach the close of the year, I want to share a brief and important update.   We are fewer than 100 people away from completing our year-end and fourth-quarter fundraising goal, measured by individuals committing to a recurring monthly donation of $10. Reaching this goal is within reach, and the final days of the calendar year will determine whether we cross the finish li

December 17, 2025 See comment by Matt Lloyd at the the end of the blog . Yesterday, the Sussex County Council voted to authorize counsel to pursue judicial review related to SB 159, legislation enacted by the Delaware General Assembly that alters the application of state authority over local land-use determinations.   The Council’s action seeks a court-ordered pause on the law’s implementation prior to its scheduled effective date of January 31. The intent of this request is

Delaware Public Media | By Isreal Hale December 10, 2025 Council members have spent the latter part of this year discussing some of the largest development applications this particular council has ever seen, and most faced public backlash, chiefly due to traffic concerns on already-struggling roadways. Council has also complained that the state strategies map shows areas in Sussex as level one development, but those areas aren’t receiving “level 1” infrastructure attention Di

December 7, 2025 From Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Friends and Neighbors,   December 7 is Delaware Day, the day we became the First State to ratify the U.S. Constitution. We stepped forward in 1787 to protect liberty, limit government, and ensure that no single faction could ever dominate the people.   Today, that legacy is in real danger.   We are ONE seat away in the House of Representatives from a total one-party supermajority in Dover  — a super

Delawareans: The Jihadist Next Door Just Proved We Are Running Out of Time December 5, 2025 A Pakistani-born man with a full-auto machine gun and a “kill all—martyrdom” hit list aimed at the University of Delaware Police Department was caught in our own backyard. This story is under investigation by the FBI. We will keep track to provide updates as they come out about this story.  This is not Dearborn, Michigan. This is not France, Germany, or the UK. This is DELAWARE. And it

CORNERSTONE ACTION LAUNCH EVENT DECEMBER 14, 3:30 PM DOLLY SPANKERS! Young Republicans - ages 40 and under Republican Mentors - of all ages The Cornerstone Launch Event is more than a December gathering —it’s the kickoff of a  forward-looking movement  designed to strengthen the future of Delaware Republican Party leadership in Sussex County.   The Cornerstone Initiative was created to unite  young professionals, community mentors, elected leaders, veterans, and business voic

From Gene Truono Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delaware Republicans, Recently, Spotlight Delaware published a story by Karl Baker that portrayed the Delaware Republican Party in a misleading and unfair light. While criticism comes with the territory of political leadership, it is essential that you — our members, supporters, and grassroots team — have the facts, not the spin. First and foremost, like many small organizations and small businesses across our

December 1, 2025 Delaware State Sportsmen's Association Today the 3rd Circuit denied our emergency motion to immediately block Delaware’s unconstitutional “Permit-to-Purchase” scheme from taking effect. That means the state’s new red-tape nightmare starts continues… for now. BUT HERE’S THE WIN: The Appeals Court DID NOT punt this back to the lower court like the state wanted. Instead, they fast-tracked it —issued an expedited briefing schedule and will hear our full injunctio

from Daniel Willis Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party Friends, This Thanksgiving offers a welcome moment for reflection and gratitude. Across Sussex County, families and neighbors will gather to share a meal, reconnect, and give thanks for the blessings that endure even in challenging times.  Our county’s strength has always come from the character of its people. Sussex County is a community defined by hard work, faith, and service. It is a place where neighbors look af

From Gene Truono, Chairman of the Delaware Republican Party Fellow Delaware Republicans, As the holiday season draws near, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families. This time of year is a profound reminder of the values we hold dear—family, community, and the unbreakable spirit of unity. It is in this very spirit that I reach out today, inspired by the opportunity to build a stronger, more vibrant Republican coalition across Delaware. Together, we can ignit

National Federation of Republican Women   American Patriot Award   presented to   Barbara Kilby   Western Sussex Republican Women's Club Delaware Federation of Republican Women (See the excerpt from the event program following the message from our Chair, Daniel Willis) I hope this message finds you well.   It is my privilege to share that at the DFRW Convention in Dover this past Saturday, Barbara Kilby was awarded the American Patriot Award by the National Federation of Repu

38th District Republican Club November 16, 2025 You are strongly urged to email EVERY ONE of our state senators and tell them to vote NO on HB 255 . Email links for ALL Delaware State Senators are provided below. Click on a link to initiate your email. Copy the sample letter text below - modify the message - or write your own message. House Republicans — joined by nearly all major business groups in Delaware, argue that the projected “shortfall” is exaggerated, the process r

The following is from the Delaware State Police Website :   The Delaware State Police Permit to Purchase Section is responsible for the investigation of applications for, and the issuance of, handgun qualified purchaser permits.  To purchase a handgun in Delaware, the purchaser must be a Delaware resident and have a valid handgun qualified purchaser permit.  To obtain a handgun qualified purchaser permit, applicants must: (1) complete a firearms safety course by an approved i

NOTE:  The following is a reaction to today's House passage of House Bill 255. Needing a minimum of 25 votes to pass, the measure garnered 26 "yes" votes, all of which were from members of the House Democratic Caucus.  The final tally was 26 “yes,” 13 “no,” and two absent. The leadership of the Senate chose not to bring their members to Legislative Hall today, despite being called back into extraordinary session by the governor. Although unconfirmed, it is believed the upper

A message from Daniel Willis, Chairman, Sussex County Republican Party November 11, 2025 Fellow Republicans,  As we gather in reflection this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women whose courage, discipline, and devotion have safeguarded our nation throughout its history. Their service, whether on land, at sea, in the air, or in any other domain, has preserved the freedoms we rely upon every day. Here in Sussex County, we are privileged to live among veterans and military f

From Spotlight Delmarva by Olivia Marble November 5, 2025 An open field along Route 9 near Milton is the proposed site for the Cool Springs Crossing development. | SPOTLIGHT DELAWARE PHOTO BY OLIVIA MARBLE. The chambers of the Sussex County Council was a sea of green and white stickers on Tuesday as area residents flooded into a hearing for a controversial plan to build what effectively would be a new town in southern Delaware – complete with 1,900 homes and retail shops.   

The Measures will be the Subject of Next Thursday's Extraordinary Session of the General Assembly Two measures under consideration in House committee hearings tomorrow could have a significant impact on future state spending and how lawmakers vote on bills. The House Rules and House Administration committees, both of which are comprised entirely of the five members of the House leadership, will take up House Bill 255 and House Resolution 19 . House Bill 255 deals with the im