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Councilman Switch Sparks Legal Battle | Dover News
Wilmington City Councilman James Spadola’s surprise switch from Republican to Democrat has thrown Delaware’s election rules into chaos, sparking a courtroom showdown over whether he must forfeit his at-large seat. The core issue? A state law guaranteeing one council seat to the minority party — now threatened as Spadola’s move left Democrats holding all at-large seats. His legal team argues he’s protected by First Amendment rights and that he represents voters, not a party — while opponents say the rule’s purpose is to ensure party diversity and that his switch unfairly sidelines other…
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