More than one hundred Delaware Senate District 12 residents — along with various dignitaries —  showed their support for Nicole Poore by attending a rally and fund raising event in Bear on July 31. The event, hosted by Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Delaware Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn, Delaware Senate President Pro Tem Tony DeLuca, Delaware Senate Majority Leader Patti Blevins, and Delaware Senate Majority Whip Margaret Rose Henry, enabled Nicole to meet more Senate District 12 voters and to discuss issues that affect them and their community.

Governor Markell addressed those in attendance and continued to show his support for Nicole. “You know a good candidate when you see one, and this is an unbelievably good candidate,” Governor Markell said.  “She’s got the intellect, she’s very good with people, and she’s got the passion to serve.” Governor Markell also spoke about Nicole’s care for better education, her advocacy for people with special needs, and her unique ability to bring people together.

In addition to the rally hosts and the 12th District residents, several other Nicole Poore supporters attended the event, including Delaware Senator Bethany Hall-Long, Delaware State Representative Valerie Longhurst, Delaware State Senate – District 5 Candidate Chris Counihan, and New Castle County Council Presidential Candidate Renee Taschner.

Nicole thanked the supporters and welcomed their commitments.  “I look forward to your continued support in getting me to the end of this race as the next senator for the twelfth district, ” stated Poore. “There’s no stopping this team because we know that I’m going to be the next senator.”