Challenger Paul Kuhns elected Rehoboth Beach mayor

Paul Kuhns was elected mayor of Rehoboth Beach on Saturday with 761 votes.

Kuhn, a Rehoboth Beach commissioner, bested his challenger, Mayor Sam Cooper, who collected 543 votes. Cooper has held the mayor's seat for 27 years.

Incumbent Kathy McGuiness and newcomer Lisa Schlosser were elected commissioners.

In the race, McGuiness collected 903 votes; Schlosser, 706 votes; and Susan Gay, 637 votes.

Winners will be sworn into office on Sept. 15. Each will serve three-year terms.

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