Wilmington – The Department of Elections has established a special 20 day candidate filing period for Christina School District Nominating District B due to a recent vacancy. Persons living in Nominating District B who are qualified to vote in School Board Elections may file to run for the vacant seat with the Department of Elections – New Castle County Office by 4:30 p.m. on April 20, 2017.  The Delaware Code also provides that a person may not serve as a School Board member if they hold a paid position subject to the rules and regulation of the School Board.

Additional information about filing  and a candidate filing packet are  available.  A Nominating District B map may assist interested persons in determining if they live within Nominating District B.

Contact the Department of Elections – New Castle County Office at (302) 577-3464 if you have questions about filing or your eligibility to run in the May 9, 2017, School Board Election for Nominating District B.

Appoquinimink, Christina and Colonial election results will be gathered at the Department of Elections for New Castle County’s Training Facility, 220 Lisa Dr., New Castle, DE 19720.  Results for the Red Clay Consolidated School District will be collected on the 4th floor of the Carvel State Office Building, 820 N French St, Wilmington DE 19801.  Polls close at 8 p.m. and the unofficial results will be posted as soon as possible after that.

Contact: Howard Sholl, Department of Elections for New Castle County, phone: (302) 577-5066

A School Board Election and AP testing are scheduled for Marion Profitt Training Center on May 13th. This conflict will create safety issues. The Appoquinimink School District has asked us not use the Center as a polling place on that day. People can vote at seven other places. This includes nearby Old State Elementary School.
The Board of Elections will consider the request at its April 1st meeting. Email your comments to us.

Contact: Howard G. Sholl, Jr., Department of Elections for New Castle County, phone: (302) 577-3464

Wilmington DE – Michael Guinan has withdrawn as a candidate for the Appoquinimink School District Board of Education. Four candidates remain on the ballot. The election will be held on May 14, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Contact: Anthony Albence or Howard Sholl. Phone: 302.577.3464.