CCOBH Survey Responses from 2026 General Election Candidates

Posted on October 14, 2026 by wpccobh

Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred (CCOBH) represents Delaware’s most populous district, with approximately 84,000 residents living in over 120 Civic and Homeowners’ Associations in the Brandywine Hundred.  

CCOBH is Brandywine Hundred’s nonpartisan community watchdog! 

CCOBH’s mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life and well-being of the people and communities of Brandywine Hundred.

CCOBH is represented by Senatorial Districts 1, 4, and 5; Representative Districts 6, 7, 10, and 12; and NCC Districts 2 and 8.

The 2026 General Elections will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  Polling Places are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on General Election Day, November 3, 2026.   Among the CCOBH areas, candidates from Senatorial Districts 1 and 5 and State Representative Districts 6, 7, 10, and 12 will be on the ballot.  CCOBH reached out to all the candidates listed below and sent a survey on key issues of interest to all residents in CCOBH member communities.  

All the candidates are also members of the CCOBH community.  It is only fair that everyone hear directly from the candidates (incumbent or challenger) about their platforms, what they stand for, and the critical issues they want to tackle to improve residents’ lives.  

CCOBH would like to especially thank all the candidates for stepping up and declaring their candidacies for the 2026 Primary and General Elections, and for taking time out of their busy schedules to respond to the survey in detail.   Thank You!

The following candidates have responded to the survey in detail. As CCOBH residents, you will vote for one candidate in each district.   Please click on the names of the candidates to see their responses. 

State Senator District 1Dan CruceDemocratic – IncumbentRead Survey Response
State Senator District 1Hildi BachtleRepublicanWaiting
State Senator District 1Steven WashingtonInd Pty of DEWaiting
State Senator District 5Shay FrisbyDemocraticRead Survey Response
State Senator District 5Brent BurdgeRepublicanRead Survey Response
State Senator District 5Carolyn FrankInd Pty of DENo contact information available through DE Department of Elections as of 10/12/2026
State Representative District 6Rae KrantzDemocraticRead Survey Response
State Representative District 6Tanya HettlerRepublicanWaiting
State Representative District 7Larry LambertDemocratic – IncumbentWaiting
State Representative District 7Shane StonemanRepublicanNo contact information available through DE Department of Elections as of 10/12/2026
State Representative District 10Melanie Ross LevinDemocratic – IncumbentWaiting
State Representative District 10Dolores DunleavyRepublicanNo contact information available through DE Department of Elections as of 10/12/2026
State Representative District 12Krista GriffithDemocratic – IncumbentRead Survey Response
State Representative District 12Steve PickeringRepublicanRead Survey Response

Additionally, Ballotpedia and Vote411 surveyed the candidates as well.  You can find these survey reports under the following links:   

 You can find all the necessary general election information, including but not limited to dates for early voting and locations, eligibility requirements, drop boxes, and more, at the following links listed below:

pastedGraphic.pngGENERAL ELECTION Early Voting Dates & Times:  

    • October 22, 2026 – October 24, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • October 25, 2026 – NO EARLY VOTING
    • October 26, 2026 – October 27, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • October 28, 2026 – November 1, 2026, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Thank you,
CCOBH

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Ardens Ready – 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Open House

Posted on October 13, 2026 by wpccobh

Come out to join the 3rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Open House

Bring your friends & family – this event is open to the public

Saturday, November 7,   12:00 Noon – 4:00 pm – Rain or Shine

@BuzzWare Village Center, 2119 The Highway, Wilmington, DE 19810

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Foulkstone Pathway Project – Public Workshop

Posted on September 21, 2026 by wpccobh

As part of the Concord Pike Master Plan, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) will be hosting the first public workshop for the Foulkstone Pathway project to discuss alternative designs for improving the pathway between Foulk Road and Saddler Lane. 

The workshop has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 13th, from 6pm-8pm at the Brandywine Hundred Library, 1300 Foulk Road.

The public notice is found in the link below.
https://deldot.gov/About/publicevents/workshops/index.shtml?dc=workshop&id=20078

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CCOBH Survey Responses From 2026-Primary Election Candidates

Posted on September 2, 2026 by wpccobh

CCOBH Survey Responses from
 2026 Primary Election Candidates

Council of Civic Organizations of Brandywine Hundred (CCOBH) represents Delaware’s most populous district, with approximately 84,000 residents living in over 120 Civic and Homeowners’ Associations in the Brandywine Hundred.  

CCOBH is Brandywine Hundred’s nonpartisan community watchdog! 

CCOBH’s mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life and well-being of the people and communities of Brandywine Hundred.

CCOBH is represented by Senatorial Districts 1, 4, and 5; Representative Districts 6, 7, 10, and 12; and NCC Districts 2 and 8.

The 2026 Primary Elections will be held on September 15, 2026, and, among the CCOBH areas, candidates from Senatorial Districts 1 and 5 and State Representative Districts 6 and 12 will be on the ballot.  CCOBH reached out to all the candidates listed below and sent a survey on key issues of interest to all residents in CCOBH member communities.  

All the candidates are also members of the CCOBH community.  It is only fair for everyone to hear directly from the candidates themselves (incumbent or challenger) about their platforms, what they stand for, and the critical issues they would like to tackle to improve residents’ lives.  

CCOBH would like to especially thank all the candidates for stepping up and declaring their candidacies for the 2026 Primary and General Elections, and for taking time out of their busy schedules to respond to the survey in detail.   Thank You!

The following candidates have responded to the survey in detail. As CCOBH residents, you will vote for one candidate in each district.   At the time the surveys were sent out at the end of July, the only challenger in the General Election was Mr. Steve Pickering (R). Therefore, CCOBH sent him the same survey, and he has graciously responded to the questions to introduce himself to everyone at this time.   Please click on the names of the candidates to see their responses. 

State Senator District 1Adriana Leela BohmDemocratic
State Senator District 1 IncumbentDan Cruce Democratic
State Senator District 5Shay FrisbyDemocratic
State Senator District 5 IncumbentRay SeigfriedDemocratic
State Representative District 6Rachel "Rae" KrantzDemocratic
State Representative District 6Ed MulvihillDemocratic
State Representative District 6Ralf SantanaDemocraticNOT RESPONDED
State Representative District 12Robert F. Bahnsen Jr.Democratic
State Representative District 12 IncumbentKrista GriffithDemocratic
State Representative District 12Steve PickeringRepublicanOnly in General

Additionally, Ballotpedia and Vote411 surveyed the candidates as well.  You can find these survey reports under the following links:   

 You can find all the necessary primary election information, including but not limited to dates for early voting and locations, eligibility requirements, drop boxes, and more, at the following links listed below:

Key dates to note according to the Department of Elections:

  • The last day to submit a request for a Primary Election absentee ballot to be mailed is Friday, September 11, 2026.
  • The deadline for the Department of Elections to issue absentee ballots for the Primary Election is Monday, September 14, 2026 at noon.
  • Absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections by Primary Election Day, September 15, 2026, at the close of polls, 8 p.m., in order to count.

pastedGraphic.pngPrimary Election Early Voting Dates & Times:  

  • September 2, 2026 – September 5, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Labor Day Holiday – No Early Voting September 6th and 7th
  • September 8, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • September 9, 2026 – September 13, 2026, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Thank you,
CCOBH

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Delaware House of Representative District12 Candidate Debate

Posted on August 16, 2026 by wpccobh

The League of Woman Voters New Castle County will host a primary candidate “morning coffee” for Delaware  House of Representatives District 12 to be held via ZOOM on August 23rd at 8AM (YES, that is next SUNDAY MORNING).

This is the ONLY Debate for House District RD12 prior to the Primary Election, where State Rep. Krista Griffith and her challenger, Dr. Rob Bahnsen, will take questions. It is on Zoom, and you MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.

See link below.

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Weldin House July 5th Picnic

Posted on June 19, 2026 by wpccobh

Celebrate our Nation's 250th Birthday at the Weldin House 2PM-5PM

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Civic Association Email Scam Alert

Posted on May 12, 2026 by wpccobh

We are notifying our member Civic Associations about a notice we received concerning a new SCAM being sent to a Civic Association.

The scammer set up an email account in the President’s name, and emailed the treasurer about needing to pay an overdue maintenance bill immediately. 

They got all of the information necessary for this attempted scam based on our website and information from there based on the email address they used.

Stay vigilant!

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Brandywine School District Success Plan Project and Survey

Posted on April 21, 2026 by wpccobh

Brandywine School District is seeking input from as many stakeholders as possible – families, staff, students, and community members. Your input is part of the data-driven guide the school uses to improve student achievement and strengthen the overall performance. 

The goal of the Success Plan is to identify what is working, determine what needs improvement, and outline specific actionable steps, timelines, and measures of success. In short, the Success Plan is Brandywine School District’s blueprint for progress. 

As key stakeholders, the Brandywine School District School Board kindly requests that you complete the “Success Plan Survey”. Your responses and thoughts regarding the work they do in the following areas will help shape this critical blueprint for progress and success.

The Brandywine School District is asking you to comment on

(1) What do you think Brandywine Schools should do?

(2) Identify what they are doing well; and

(3) How do Brandywine schools need to improve?

Please answer those questions for each of the following critical areas:

  • High-impact instruction and student achievement
  • Culture, climate, and community
  • Staff recruitment, retention, and teacher voice
  • Operational excellence and fiscal stewardship

Please provide your thoughts and suggestions by completing the “Success Plan Survey”.  https://www.brandywineschools.org/successplan

Thank you in advance for your participation in the Brandywine School District Success Plan Project and Survey.

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Naamans Creek Watershed Association Cleanup – Saturday April 11th, 2026

Posted on April 4, 2026 by wpccobh

Naamas Creek Watershed Assoc._logoThe date for the 2026 Cleanup is Saturday, April 11th

The Naamans Creek Watershed Association (NCWA) will be working with the Christina River Cleanup group again this year to sponsor the cleanup in the Naamans Creek Watershed – including cleaning out water retention and detention basins that feed into the creeks.

 

To sign up for this year’s Cleanup, please complete the form on the Christina River Cleanup. The registration form can be found on the Sites Tab. Select the Naamans Site as your preferred Cleanup Site for which you would like to volunteer.

Naamans Creek Meeting Place: As usual the NCWA start-off spot will be the back corner of the eastern part of the F&N Shopping Village – the area closest to the Wells Fargo Bank at 9 AM. At that time cleanup assignments will be made for sites (particularly near water retention basins) along Naamans Road, Darley Road and Philadelphia Pike. Volunteers must sign in to be covered by insurance.

Directions: Take I-95 or Route 141 to Route 202 North. Follow 202 and turn onto Route 92 / Naamans Road. Cross Grubb Road and then Foulk Road. Turn right into shopping center.

Gloves, bags and pic-sticks will be provided. Our group’s usual trash haul ranges from one ton to three tons depending on how many heavy items like tires we gather.

Lunch will begin at 11:30 – location to be determined.

Sponsored by the Christina River Watershed Cleanup, and the Naamans Creek Watershed Association among others

Christina River Cleanup Logo

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Death of a Gangster

Posted on March 17, 2026 by wpccobh

Fundraiser Event for Rockwood Park & Museum fundraiser being held on Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2026, 2pm-5pm at the Rockwood Park & Museum Carriage House.

The proceeds from this fund raising event are being used for interior and exterior improvements to the Rockwood Park Museum and surrounding grounds.

To purchase tickets, please go to RockwoodPreservation.org and select the drop down menu on the upper right and select the “events” option to purchase a ticket. The tickets are $75pp which includes two complementary beverage coupons (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) and a charcuterie board at each table.  The actors performing the “Murder Mystery” play are professional actors with the The Murder Mystery company.

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