Ward 2 Candidates Down to Four

Ward 2 voters in the upcoming Milford City Council election had five options to choose from when candidates were announced in February. Kim Wills, Marianina “Nina” Pletcher, Ron Mescola, Desirey Anderson and Michael Price Sr. all filed to run for the seat which will be vacated in May as sitting councilwoman Lori Connor did not file to run. The election will be held Saturday, April 25 from 10 AM to 6 PM.

On March 18, 2026, the City of Milford released a new list of candidates for Ward 2 with a notice that Price had officially withdrawn.

“Michael D. Price Sr. has officially withdrawn from the city of Milford Ward 2 election race to focus on personal matters,” the announcement read. “We want to thank him for the hard work put into the campaign and for the passion shown for our community. We wish Mr. Price the best in all future endeavors.”

The only other contested race is for Ward 4 with Dawn Tomczak challenging sitting councilwoman Katrina Wilson. Mayor F. Todd Culotta and Ward 1 councilwoman Madula Kalesis are running unopposed.

All 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 for the candidate in their respective ward while all residents can vote for mayor. Residents that are not registered must contact the Department of Elections in Sussex County at 302-856-5367 or 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 26, 2026. Non-resident property owners should call the City Clerk’s Office at 302-422-1111, extension 1142 or 1303 to register by telephone or toe determine voter eligibility. Only non-resident property owners 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 are ineligible.

Identification will be required of all registrants/voters.

Anyone unable to vote in person can contact the City Clerk’s Office. Please leave a name, phone number and a message is no one is available to take the 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 an absentee ballot is received in time is to visit the City Clerk’s Office at Milford City Hall.