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Sussex County Democratic Committee holds Jamboree

Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks with the Democrats in attendance at the jamboree. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
September 16, 2021

The Sussex County Democratic Committee held its Jamboree Sept. 12 at the Cape Henlopen State Park main pavilion. Politicians from around the state made appearances to rub socially distanced elbows with their constituents from all over Delaware.

The guest list included Democratic Party officeholders including Gov. John Carney, Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, Attorney General Kathy Jennings, Treasurer Colleen Davis, Auditor Kathleen McGuiness, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf, Rehoboth Beach, to name a few.

The message from the people and candidates in attendance was that of working together for a better future in the Democratic Party.

Having a good time at the jamboree are (l-r) Brenda Milbourne; Bill Weller, Sussex secretary; Leah Betts, former state district chair; Bill Collick; Jane Hovington, Subdivision Executive Committee chair; Tim Garrahan; Diaz Bonville; and Cynthia Gooch West.
Darrynn Harris, member at large from the Sussex County Democratic Committee, serves as emcee for the event.
Democratic position holders enjoying the jamboree are (l-r) Speaker of the House Rep. Pete Schwartzkopf; Betsy Maron, Delaware Democratic Party chair; Jane Hovington, Subdivision Executive Committee chair; Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long; State Auditor Kathy McGuiness; and Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro.
Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro speaks with the crowd about building the Democratic Party.
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings gets excited about the future of the Democratic Party.
State Auditor Kathy McGuiness speaks about working harder for the party.
Ginger Speight (39th RD) gets set to enjoy the meal served at the jamboree.
Gov. John Carney speaks with Cape Henlopen school board member Bill Collick.
Miss Capital 2021 Imani Cummings sings the national anthem.
Delaware Senate candidate Jack Bucchioni leads the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jane Hovington, Subdivision Executive Committee chair, speaks to attendees.
Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, left, chats with Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro.
On hand to support Delaware Senate candidate Jack Bucchioni are Gray Decker, left, and Melissa Bredbenner.
Sen. Dave Sokola, D-Newark, speaks about the strength of the Democratic Party.
Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long speaks about the success of Democratic Party candidates.
Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks with Carolyn Porter of Harrington.
Speaking with Delaware Gov. John Carney are Diaz Bonville, left, and Stacie Burton.
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester gets people excited about the future of the Democratic Party.
Delores Clark works the silent auction and door prize booth at the event.
Tish Collick, right, serves some tasty lunch to Cynthia Gooch West.

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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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