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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Know Your Rights Town Hall

Posted on February 24, 2026 by wpccobh
Know Your Rights Town Hall

When: Wednesday, March 4
Where: Arden Buzz Ware Village Center, 2119 The Highway, Wilmington, DE 19810
Time: 6PM – 7:30PM

Friends and neighbors,
In light of the troubling environment we are seeing around the United States regarding ICE, it is more important than ever that our communities are informed and prepared.

Knowing your rights as a Delawarean helps maintain safety, accountability, and security for everyone involved. 

For more information on ‘Knowing Your Rights,’ please continue reading below. 
You can contact Jaci through her email, jaci.hugg@delaware.gov, or by calling (302) 744-4314.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to my office with any questions, comments, community concerns, or just to say hi. I can be reached by email at ray.seigfried@delaware.gov, on Facebook, or by calling my Senate office at 302-744-4137.

Ray Seigfried Senator, District 5

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When the Yellow Sign Goes Up

Posted on February 16, 2026 by wpccobh
When the Yellow Sign Goes UP

When: Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at 6:00pm

Location: First Unitarian Parish Hall, 730 Halstead Rd, Wilmington DE 19803

Presented by: Richard Forsten, a Delaware land use and Real Estate attorney with over 25 years experience and Robert J. Valihura Jr. Esquire & CCOBH President

New Castle County Councilwoman Dee Durham, District 2 will deliver introductory remarks.

What are those “Yellow Signs” I see in my daily travels? What changes are happening to the property there?

In New Castle County, any property that is the subject of a development plan or is scheduled for public hearing before the Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee, Historic Review Board or Design Review Advisory Committee must post a sign.

These mandatory signs, regulated by the Department of Land Use, provide details of the proposed project, contact information for the applicant, and instructions for finding more information on the county’s website.The signs are 4 feet by 4 feet (unless it is a residential application to the Board of Adjustment) and are posted on each right-of-way adjacent to the subject property. The Board of Adjustment signs are much smaller and are posted by the Department of Land Use.

CCOBH hopes to see you on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, 6:00pm at the 1st Unitarian Parish Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to know, about changes to the developments in your community, “when the yellow sign goes up”.

PARKING: Parking is available along Whitby Road and across the street from the main entrance of the church in UNLIGHTED parking lots. Bringing a flashlight is suggested. See aerial map. Here is the entrance walkway to the facility.

Signage will be posted to lead you to the meeting room.

Please share this Seminar notice with your community officers.

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“Love Your Neighbor Donation Drive”

Posted on February 14, 2026 by wpccobh

Senator Dan Cruce (Senate District 1) and Bellevue Lions Club Invite you to join the "Love Your Neighbor Donation Drive"

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