The first thing I will say, is that with this very, very low voter turnout so far, if only 50% of registered Republican voters come out to vote, Republicans CAN win in these two elections!
The Special Elections for Senate District 1 and Senate District 5 are currently in progress, with Early Voting commencing on February 4th. As of the end of the day on February 5th, 20025, below is the breakdown of Republican versus Democrat voters in these elections. In these two districts, the "Other" vote is probably split 50/50 at best, but it is more likely leaning towards Democrats. I don't have the voter turnout percentage yet, but it is currently very, very low.
What Are The Voting Results So Far?
In these two Democrat-leaning Senate districts, Democrat voter turnout is higher than Republican turnout, as anticipated. However, SD 5 shows a significantly higher percentage of Republican voter turnout compared to SD 1. Additionally, SD 1 has a much larger number of Democrat versus Republican permanent absentee voters compared to SD 5. Flipping Senate District 1 from Democrat to Republican will be more challenging, as Democrats have long prepared by registering a substantial number of permanent absentee voters who automatically receive ballots without needing to request them. There is one hope: with limited voter awareness of this special election, there is a possibility that Democrat absentee voters might discard the mailed ballots and not return them.
In nearly every election in Delaware, Democrats typically exceed Republicans in absentee voting, while Republicans often outperform Democrats in in-person and early voting. Consequently, our SD5 candidate, Brent Burdge, is still competitive, and SD 5 can still be won, with 27% of Republican votes cast in SD5 compared to just 19% in SD1.
In my view, although this is not an official recommendation from the DE GOP or the campaigns, I propose that we concentrate more of our Republican efforts on SD5. We should send texts to SD5 voters using the DE GOP app for those who have it installed. Once all SD5 voters have been contacted through the app, we can then proceed to text voters in SD1. Again, my opinion only.
The DE GOP app is operational for those who have already downloaded it, so please use it daily to send text messages to SD5 voters, and SD1 voters.
THE RESULTS of SPECIAL ELECTION SD1 and SD5 So Far...
Senate District 1 Steve Washington
Republican 66/345 19%
Democrat 244/345 70%
Other 35/345 10%
Permanent Absentee Total (not necessarily returned)
1,003 Democrats
192 Republicans
Senate District 2 Brent Burdge
Republican 129/470 27%
Democrat 283/470 60%
Other 58/470 12%
Permanent Absentee Total (not necessarily returned)
812 Democrats
242 Republicans
If you have postcards and cannot address them due the DE GOP snafu, please email the Northern New Castle County Region Chair for a list of addresses, just let PJ O'Dwyer know how many addresses you need.
Also, everyone, please take a few hours EVERY DAY to send text messages to SD5 and SD1 voters via the DE GOP app.
If you are making phone calls through the lists provided by Joyce Hoover, joycehoover@outlook.com please continue to do so, and keep requesting more numbers.
Thank you everyone who have mailed their postcards!
Send Texts Through the DE GOP App
If you have the DE GOP app, please utilize the app to send text messages. The text message is already filled out, you only need to hit send. Thank you!! Email info@38thdrcp.com for questions.
Sussex GOP Postcard Pizza Party
Thank you to the Sussex Republican Patriots who contributed to the Special Election by attending the Sussex GOP Postcard Pizza Party this Wednesday at Grottos in Millsboro, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Postcards, sharpies, and pizza were provided!
Next 38th Republican Club Meeting
Please save the date and mark your calendar for our next Mighty 38th Republican Club Meeting for Monday, February 24th, Millville Town Hall. Meet and greet at 6:00pm and meeting start at 6:30pm, at the South Coastal Library, Bethany
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