Schwartzkopf elected for District 14 in 2002
The day the print edition of the Cape Gazette is published is primary day in Delaware. Registered Democrats and Republicans will make their way to the polls to select their candidates for the general election in November. This year’s election will mark the first time in 22 years that Pete Schwartzkopf will not be on the ballot for District 14 in the Rehoboth Beach area.
This photograph of Schwartzkopf ran on the front page of the Nov. 8, 2002, edition of the Cape Gazette, showing the Schwartzkopf celebrating his win in the newly created 14th District. He is shown with Deb and Ray McHenry. Schwartzkopf held onto the seat until his retirement at the end of the last session this year.
Among his accomplishments is serving as Delaware Speaker of the House for more than 10 years. Vying for his seat in this year’s election are Kathy McGuiness (a longtime friend and supporter of Schwartzkopf), Marty Rendon and Claire Snyder-Hall in the Democratic primary, and Mike Simpler on the Republican side.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and building pages, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
