GOP Nominates Nikki Miller for Special Election in 20th District

- Sussex County Republicans select Nikki Miller for special election.
- Miller aims to address traffic issues as a campaign priority.
- She emphasizes community engagement and protecting local farms.
- Miller has experience as principal and school administrator.
- Her campaign promotes problem-solving over playing politics.
GOP Nominates Miller for 20th District Special Election
Nikki Miller has been officially selected by Sussex County Republicans as the candidate to fill the vacant seat in the 20th District for the special election. This vacancy comes in the wake of Rep. Stell Parker Selby’s resignation, who had not participated in the entire legislative session and left his position officially on June 24. While the law stipulates that the speaker of the house must prompt the Department of Elections regarding a special election within 10 days, an election date is still pending announcement.
Miller Prioritizes Traffic Issues and Community Needs
Miller is already on the ballot for the upcoming 2026 election, but she now shifts her focus to the immediate special election, emphasizing her priorities upfront. A significant concern for her campaign is traffic issues affecting the community. Moreover, she pledges to be accessible to her constituents on various matters and aims to protect local farms and open spaces in the district.
Experienced Educator Focuses on Solutions for Sussex
Miller’s qualifications are noteworthy; she is an educator with extensive public leadership experience, having served as the principal of Cape Henlopen High School and currently working as an administrator in the Seaford School District. She expresses a commitment to integrity in leadership, stating, “I’ve spent my life solving problems, not playing politics.” Her pledge is for the 20th District to have a representative who actively listens and works collaboratively with constituents to address their needs without partisan distractions.
Nikki Miller has been selected by the Sussex County GOP to run in the special election for the 20th District following the resignation of Rep. Stell Parker Selby. Miller’s campaign will prioritize traffic issues and engagement with constituents while emphasizing her commitment to integrity and collaboration. As a qualified educator and public servant, she expresses a vision focused on problem-solving rather than partisan politics, inviting residents to join her in a campaign promoting genuine solutions.