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Republicans for Sussex hold Big Tent Event

Republicans in Sussex County attending the annual Big Tent Event include (l-r) Greg Fuller, register of wills; Mike Vincent, Sussex County Council president; Kim Hoey Stevenson, candidate for Senate District 6; Rep. Tim Dukes, R-Laurel; Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck; Rep. Ron Gray, R-Selbyville; Nikki Miller, candidate for Representative District 20; Mike Simpler, candidate for Representative District 14; Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro; Alexandra Baker, recorder of deeds; Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner, R-Georgetown; former Rep. Ruth Briggs King, candidate for lieutenant governor; Sen. Gerald Hocker, Senate minority leader, R-Ocean View; and, in front, Mike Ramone, candidate for governor. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 23, 2024

Republicans for Sussex held its annual Big Tent Event, a friends and family picnic, July 14 at American Legion Post 28 near Millsboro.

Attendees enjoyed an old-fashioned picnic of chicken, hot dogs, sides, chips, ice cream and cold drinks. The classic summer Sunday afternoon family picnic included an auction and a chance to win $100 in cash. Attendees got to meet their Republican candidates and enjoy the shade and gentle breezes under the Post 28 pavilion.

Republicans for Sussex is a political action committee comprising presidents and other leaders of Republican clubs in Sussex County. Its mission is to coordinate efforts to connect with friends and neighbors in broadening awareness of those Republican elected officials and candidates who will sincerely and honestly work for the future well-being of the local communities. Republicans for Sussex also raises money to support candidates.

 

Lewis W Briggs II, chair of Republicans for Sussex, acts as emcee for the event.
Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, R-Long Neck, speaks to attendees.
Candidate Nikki Miller is running for District 20.
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Gerald Hocker, R-Ocean View, speaks to the Republicans attending the event.
Rep. Valerie Jones Giltner, R-Georgetown, speaks to the crowd gathered at the Big Tent Event.
Former Rep. Ruth Briggs King, candidate for lieutenant governor, left, and Delaware gubernatorial candidate Mike Ramone speak to attendees on their vision for the future.
Former Attorney General Jane Brady tells how important the election will be this year.
District 14 candidate Mike Simpler speaks to the crowd.
Delaware gubernatorial candidate Mike Ramone speaks to attendees on his vision for the future of the state.
Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millsboro, speaks to attendees.
Former Rep. Ruth Briggs King, candidate for lieutenant governor, speaks about her hopes for the future.
Mike Simpler, candidate for District 14, right, gets ready for the Big Tent Event with his wife Kim.
Enjoying the event are Marilyn Booker, vice chair of Republicans for Sussex, left, and Carole Andrejko, board member.
Singing the national anthem are Republicans for Sussex board members Priscilla Clark and Gale White.

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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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