Sussex Democrats hold annual Jamboree

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Gov. John Carney says thank you to the Sussex County Democratic Committee for its support.

Sen. Tom Carper speaks about his first dates with his wife Martha.

Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long enjoys the event.

Sen. Tom Carper poses with Loretta Vincent, left, and Cynthia Gooch Copley.

Sen. Tom Carper gives a thumbs up to Dana Paskins as she will be running for political office.

District 20 Rep. Stell Parker Selby sits with her supporter Michela Coffaro.

Event emcee Diaz Bonville introduces candidates throughout the event.

Imani Cummings, Miss Delaware 2023 second runner-up, sings the national anthem.

Bryana Harris, 7, sings “This Land is Your Land.”

Bryan Harris gets a high five from Sen. Tom Carper for her performance.

Jane Hovington, chair of the Sussex County Democratic Committee, speaks to the Democrats gathered at the event.

Paulette Rappa, vice chair of the Sussex County Democratic Committee and Fourth Representative District chair, introduces the elected officials.

Sarah Gilmour, left, and Charlotte King, founder and chair of Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, enjoy the speeches by the elected officials.

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, right, poses with her supporter Betty Mitchell.

Waynne Paskins, left, and Gloria Harmon await the politicians.

Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester gets the crowd excited about the election and her pursuit to be Delaware’s next senator.

Sen. Chris Coons speaks to attendees about the strength of the Democratic federal officials.

Kate Rorher and Jimmy Paoli of Sen. Chris Coons’ office watch the event with former Delaware Speaker of the House Pete Schwartzkopf, D-Rehoboth Beach.

State Treasurer and Indian River grad Colleen Davis speaks with the crowd.

District 6 Sen. Russ Huxtable is introduced to the attendees.

New Delaware Speaker of the House Rep. Valerie Longhurst thanks Pete Schwartzkopf for his guidance and leadership in the House as Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long applauds.