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TLDR:
- Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s gubernatorial campaign has made staffing changes, hiring Donnie Johnson as campaign manager and Sydney Diewald as finance director.
- The campaign has been plagued by campaign finance blunders, and an internal audit revealed problems with the reporting of campaign-related expenses.
- Johnson has over 16 years of experience in electoral management, government relations, and union leadership.
- Diewald has a background in fundraising, having previously served as the finance director for Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s campaign.
Delaware Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s gubernatorial campaign has brought in new staff to help address campaign finance issues. Donnie Johnson has been hired as the campaign manager, while Sydney Diewald will serve as the finance director. The campaign has faced difficulties with campaign finance reporting, and an internal audit revealed that Hall-Long had improperly reported over $300,000 in campaign-related expenses.
Donnie Johnson brings a wealth of experience to the campaign, with over 16 years of experience in electoral management, government relations, and union leadership. He has worked on numerous presidential and U.S. Senate campaigns, as well as various state and local campaigns. Johnson has collaborated with organizations such as the National Education Association, SEIU, and Ohio public sector unions. His past campaign work includes notable campaigns like Obama for America, Biden for President, Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate, and multiple state democratic parties.
Sydney Diewald, on the other hand, has an extensive background in fundraising. She most recently served as the finance director for Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s campaign. Diewald has also worked on fundraising operations for other local and statewide races, including New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, New York State Sen. Tim Kennedy, and Ulster County Executive (now-Congressman) Pat Ryan. Originally from Ohio, Diewald began her political career by challenging Republican incumbents in conservative Congressional districts across the Midwest.
The addition of Johnson and Diewald to Hall-Long’s campaign team is seen as a strategic move to address the campaign’s finance issues and improve its chances of success. With their combined experience and expertise, the campaign hopes to overcome the challenges it has faced and secure victory in the upcoming gubernatorial race.
