Cyndie Romer for State Representative

Response to School Board Voting Criticism

It's been brought to my attention that my opponent criticized me for not voting in this year's school board election-implying that I don't care about local issues.

The truth is: I care deeply. I was in labor days prior to the election and was readmitted on Election Day. Like so many women across our state, I was balancing the incredible joy of welcoming a child with the very real dangers and uncertainties that can come with childbirth-especially for Black women.

As someone who served on the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium, I've worked on the front lines of maternal health policy in Delaware. I know the statistics: Women of color are more likely to experience life-threatening complications during and after childbirth. And I lived that reality just weeks ago and survived an even more complicated situation with my first child.

That's why I believe in laws that expand access to early voting and protect reproductive freedom. Because life gets complicated. And when it does, our systems need to meet people where they are-not shame them for it.

I'm proud of my record of public service, my commitment to this community, and the example I'm setting for my two sons. I will always show up with transparency and humanity—and I'll never apologize for putting my family's health first.

This is exactly why I'm running: to bring common sense, compassion, and steady leadership to Dover.

With hope,

Alonna Berry
Candidate for Representative District 20
Democratic Nominee
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Incredible turnout for Alonna Berry’s Kickoff! Dems are motivated to keep this seat! Took a couple turfs and am excited to knock some doors in the 20th.
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