Spadola’s Party Switch Sparks Legal Battle | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Wilmington’s City Council is locked in a legal showdown over a party switch that broke the city’s charter limit — now the Court of Chancery is weighing whether Councilmember James Spadola’s post-election affiliation change violates the rule meant to ensure minority party representation. With all four at-large seats now Democratic, tensions flare as Council President Trippi Congo argues for restoring balance, while Spadola’s team contends the rule only applies to pre-election qualifications. No ruling yet — but if the Chancellor sides with Congo, Spadola’s seat could be vacated, reshaping…