Citizens for a New Delaware Way Release a TV Advertisement to Urge Delaware Voters to Reject Hall-Long’s Nomination Over Ethical Issues

With less than a month until the September state elections and polling showing a close four-point race, Citizens for a New Delaware Way is airing a new ad – “Fantasy” – urging voters to reject Hall-Long’s candidacy

WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens for a New Delaware Way, a political action committee (PAC), is continuing its million-dollar campaign just weeks before the Delaware Democratic Primary, urging voters to reject Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long at the polls this September. The television advertisement – Fantasy – which will run on cable and streaming across Delaware, features a powerful sequence where children make innocent wishes, contrasted by politician Hall-Long snapping her fingers to make voters forget about her corruption – a clear critique of political ethics and accountability. The PAC has dedicated more than $700,000 on cable, streaming, and direct mail to ensure voters receive this critical information.

In a recent CNDW survey by Slingshot Strategies, a majority of Democratic Delaware voters indicated that Hall-Long should suspend her campaign due to ethical scandals involving her campaign finance practices. These include accepting donations beyond legal limits, receiving funds from unregistered organizations, diverting campaign money to her husband, failing to submit financial audits, and illegally obtaining Section 8 housing recipients' contact information to pressure them into voting for her. As a result, 51% of voters believe she should end her campaign for Governor after hearing of the illegal behavior.

The survey revealed that Hall-Long has the highest unfavorability rating among the candidates, with 26% of respondents expressing a negative view of her. If the primary were held today, 27% of Democrats would vote for Meyer, 23% for Hall-Long, 11% for Collin O’Mara, and 31% remain undecided.

Said Chris Coffey, Citizens for a New Delaware Way Spokesperson, “This election has dire consequences, we are doing all we can to reach people directly—and that includes connecting through television. People need information to make an informed decision. Our focus this election cycle is making sure that voters are showing up to the polls with the resources they need to ensure their vote is representative of their values and goals for a better Delaware.”