The Wilmington Standard Daily Update for November 3, 2025

An estimated 12,594 people have voted in Wilmington's elections out of over 86,000 registered voters, with a turnout of under 15%. Republicans have a low turnout compared to Democrats and Independents this year, raising concerns. GOP success depends on candidate quality, voter turnout, party morale, and community participation. The GOP needs a surge on Election Day to make up for the deficit. Wilmington hopes for strong Republican voter turnout to avoid Democrat-controlled governance. This is the Wilmington Standard daily update for Monday, November 3rd, 2025. As of last Saturday, an estimated 12,594 people have already voted in Wilmington's elections. There are over 86,000 registered voters in the city, making turnout to be just under 15%. The numbers are not looking good for Republicans. If we evenly divide the number of voters who have showed up into Democrats, Independents, and Republicans, the overall turnout of the GOP is around 12% or less. Compare that percentage to the overall 90% turnout of Republicans for the 2024 presidential race, and you will see why some are worried. Republicans traditionally show up to the polls on Election Day in greater number than their Democrat counterparts. Will a GOP surge tomorrow make up for that deficit that Republicans have going into the polls? Success for Republicans have always been determined by four things. Quality of candidates, the amount of time the party has put into getting people to the polls, the general feeling of the Republican party, and Republican voters actually showing up to responsibly participate in local government. We have four great candidates in Billy Craig, Luke Waddell, Richard Collier, and Kelly Roberts. The local GOP has invested enormous time and funds in their Get Out to Vote campaigns. Nationally, Republicans are upbeat about the direction the GOP is going. The only thing left, Republican voters actually showing up to vote. Will they? If we want Wilmington to not be run like other Democrat-controlled cities across America, we certainly hope so. For the Wilmington Standard, I am Roll Sample. Thanks for listening.