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NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Incumbents carry the day in local elections By Susan Canfora Staff Reporter Although results remained unofficial Wednesday morning, no surprises were expected, and indications were that all incumbents will remain in office in the races for Sussex County Council seats representing Districts 4 and 5, state representative for District 41 and Sussex County sheriff. State Rep. Rich Collins, a Republican who represents District 41, easily defeated non-partisan contender Joseph DiPasquale, getting 6,629 votes, or 86 percent, to DiPasquale’s 1,068 votes. Sussex County Sheriff Robert Lee, also a Republican, will receive a third four-year term, soundly winning over James Brittingham. Lee received 61,644 votes, or 82 percent, to Brittingham’s 12,884 votes. Sussex County Councilman Doug Hudson, representing District 4, and Councilman John Rieley, representing District 5, both won a second four-year term. Republican Hudson defeated newcomer Democrat Nathan Mitchell, with 64 percent of the vote. Hudson received 15,189 and Mitchell garnered 8,668 votes. Republican Rieley received 10,629 votes, for 63 percent, and contender Billy Edwards, a Democrat, got 37 percent or 6,124 votes. Hudson, reached early Wednesday, said he was proud he and Mitchell “ran a very clean race.” “I don’t have anything bad to say about him at all. I appreciate the votes and the support, that people trust me to serve the county,” Hudson added. A retired Delaware State Police trooper, Hudson said he will continue to focus on public safety and affordable housing, with an emphasis on making purchasing homes more affordable. Public safety, he said, is “the most See ELECTIONS page 3
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Honoring those who served
Special to the Coastal Point • Annette Reeping
Annette Reeping’s painting, ‘Honor’ depicts a soldier saluting the flag. Reeping sent it over for us to use in honor of Veterans Day.