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Newark cancels municipal election, candidates uncontested

Delaware Public Media

There will be no municipal election in Newark this year.

The city canceled the election scheduled for April 11 since all council races on the ballot were uncontested. The last day to file for candidacy was Monday.

Councilmembers John Suchanec, Corinth Ford and Dwendolyn Creecy (cree-see) secured an additional term in Districts 1, 2 and 4 respectively.

The Election Board will meet on April 13 to officially certify results. Council will hold an organization meeting, including a swearing-in ceremony for Districts 1, 2 and 4 on April 20.

Council members serve staggered, two year terms.

Rachel Sawicki was born and raised in Camden, Delaware and attended the Caesar Rodney School District. They graduated from the University of Delaware in 2021 with a double degree in Communications and English and as a leader in the Student Television Network, WVUD and The Review.