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- Wed Aug, 17 2022 @ 10:07
- Nature: Alarms - Residential (Single)
- Location: Smyrna
- Address:
1145 Clayton Greenspring Rd
- City: , DE 00000
- Tue Aug, 16 2022 @ 08:53
- Nature: Withheld
- Location: Station 7Qa - Millington
- Address:
300 Third St
- City: Hartly, DE 19953
- Mon Aug, 15 2022 @ 15:28
- Nature: Withheld
- Location: Cheswold
- Address:
Main St and Parkers Dr
- City: , DE 00000
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Election Information
Criteria to Run for An Elected Office
In order to be eligible to run for an elected office in the Town of Clayton, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Nominations for the Council shall be filed at the Town Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The deadline to file is Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Candidate Forms (required by the State)
- Any person at least 21 years of age
- Has not been convicted of a felony as that crime is designated by the State of Delaware for a period of 15 years immediately preceding his/her election
- Be a bona fide domiciliary of the Town of Clayton
Nominations for the Council shall be filed at the Town Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. The deadline to file is Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Candidate Forms (required by the State)
- Municipal Candidate Instructions
- Certification of Intention (Kent County) Complete on-line form from Kent County's website and print a copy to submit with Candidate Registration Form. https://cfrs.elections.delaware.gov/Public/CertofIntentHelp
- Statement of Organization
- Statement of Organization - Instructions
- Candidate Withdrawal
Voter Qualifications
In order to be eligible to vote:
- Be a bona fide resident of the Town of Clayton
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Identification and Proof of Residency is required
Election and Registration Dates
The Town of Clayton Election shall be held at the Clayton Town Hall on Tuesday,
April 26, 2022 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Filing dates start on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and closes on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
April 26, 2022 between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Filing dates start on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 and closes on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 4:30 p.m.
Absentee Voter Information Eligibility
In order to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot, registered voters must meet one of the following criteria:
or
Requests
Absentee ballots may be picked up at the Town Office no later than 12:00 noon of the day prior to the election. All ballots must be returned no later than the hour of closing of the polls on said municipal Election Day.
In order to be eligible to vote by absentee ballot, registered voters must meet one of the following criteria:
- Sick, temporarily or permanently physically disabled
- In public service of the U.S. or the State of Delaware
- An eligible non-resident
or
- Due to the nature of your business or occupation (this includes students and providing dependent care)
- You are incarcerated
- You are absent from the district while on vacation
- Due to the tenents or teachings of your religion
Requests
Absentee ballots may be picked up at the Town Office no later than 12:00 noon of the day prior to the election. All ballots must be returned no later than the hour of closing of the polls on said municipal Election Day.
Board of Elections Committee
Election Board:
Beth Petro, Chair
Kathy Tucker
Les Bartlett
Cindy Scott
Karen Dias
Candidates
Ryan D. Paisley
Charles T. Kelchner
Mary DeBenedictis
Mary DeBenedictis
Carlton Thompson
Sara Poore
Election Results:
Ryan Paisley 59
Mary Ellen DeBenedictis 56
Sara Poore 23
Carlton Thompson 16
Charles Kelchner 12
