MILTON, Del. — Voters in Delaware’s 20th House District heard directly from both candidates in the upcoming special election during a forum held in Milton and organized by the League of Women Voters of Sussex County. Democrat Alonna Berry and Republican Nikki Miller are seeking to fill the legislative seat left vacant after the resignation of former Rep. Stell Parker Selby earlier this summer. The winner of the August 5 special election will represent a district that includes areas of Milton, Lewes, and Harbeson. Both Berry and Miller have backgrounds in education and addressed a range of policy issues, including the state’s public school funding formula, governance priorities, and healthcare access. The forum gave voters a side-by-side look at the candidates’ approaches to policymaking and their legislative goals. On school funding, both candidates agreed the state’s existing formula is outdated and requires structural reform. Each emphasized the need to address teacher retention and resource gaps, particularly in schools serving at-risk populations.
The forum also highlighted differences in how each candidate plans to engage with state leadership. Berry described a strategy of direct alignment with Delaware’s executive branch to support legislative progress. Miller, by contrast, signaled a more independent approach, voicing concern over top-down policymaking from the governor’s office. Despite their differences, the two candidates showed agreement on certain core issues, including the importance of inclusive policies and protecting personal freedoms. The August 5 election will determine which candidate fills the unexpired term in the Delaware House. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. across the district. For more information on voting, visit https://elections.delaware.gov.
