The town of Blades 2021 Municipal Election results

BLADES, Del. — The town of Blades held their annual municipal election on Monday, April 5th, 2021.  The town says candidates were running for two open seats on the council.

Here are the results:

Russell Joseph (I) – 50 votes

Michael J. Smith – 45 Votes

Lee Benningfield (I) — 33 votes

Joseph Donahue – 16 votes

On their Facebook page, the town congratulated incumbent, Russell Joseph, who won his seat with 50 votes. Michael J. Smith will hold the other seat with 45 votes, defeating the incumbent, Lee Benningfield, who came in third with 33 votes. Joseph Donahue came in fourth place with 16 votes.

The town says newly elected officials will be sworn in on Monday, April 12th, 2021.