The City of Milford released the names of candidates for four council seats whose term expires this year as well as the office of mayor. The council seats are for two-year terms while the mayor will be elected for a three-year term.
Mayor Todd Culotta and Councilwoman Madula Kalesis automatically retain their seats as no one filed to run against them. Culotta will be the first three-year term mayor under the city charter.
Ward Two promises to be the most interesting election as there are five candidates vying for the seat. Kim Wills announced last month that she was filing to run. The other candidates include Marianna S. “Nina” Pletcher, Desiray Anderson, Ronald Mescola, and Michael D. Price, Sr.
In Ward 4, Councilwoman Katrina Wilson will try to retain the seat she has held for over 30 years, challenged by Dawn Tomczak.
No one filed to run for Ward 3, including sitting Councilman Michael Stewart. The release from the city stated that more information would be forthcoming about the Ward 3 seat which becomes vacant May 1, 2026.
The election is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 between 10 AM and 6 PM at the Public Works Building, 180 Vickers Drive, Milford.
Individuals registered to vote with the State of Delaware by 4:30 PM on March 26, 2026, and reside at an address within the City of Milford are eligible to vote in this election. Residents that are not registered must contact the Department of Elections in Sussex County at 302-856-5367. Registration can also be completed online.
Qualified non-resident property owners voting in the 2026 City of Milford Annual Election must be properly registered at Milford City Hall by March 28, 2024. Non-resident property owners may call the City Clerk’s Office at 302-422-1111, Extension 1142 or 1303, to register by telephone or to determine voter eligibility. Only non-residents whose properties are deeded in their individual name are eligible to vote in City elections. Non-residents whose properties are in the name of an artificial entity such as an LLC, corporation, trust or partnership, are ineligible.
If you are unable to vote in person at the election, please contact the City Clerk’s Office. Please leave your name, phone number and message if no one is available to take your call. This is a two-step process and the deadline to mail absentee documents is Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM. The best way to ensure your absentee ballot is received is to visit the City Clerk’s Office at Milford City Hall.
All questions should be referred to the City Clerk’s Office or by visiting Milford City Hall at 201 South Walnut Street, Milford.
