Helpful Voting Links — Delaware
Don't miss your next election! Delaware will hold its closed presidential primary on April 28, 2020. Existing in-state voters must declare their party affiliation by February 27, 2020. New voters may register for the first time in-state through the April 4, 2020 deadline.
- Register to Vote
- Check your registration status
- State Election Website
- State Election Dates
- Find your Polling Place
- See Your Ballot
- Absentee Ballot Instructions
- Request an Absentee Ballot
- Felon Voting Laws
- Call the Election Office: (866) 276-2353
- County Election Offices
- County Government Information
Primary/Caucus Info — Delaware
Presidential
Procedure:
Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in its primary. Existing in-state voters must declare their party affiliation by February 27, 2020. New voters may register through April 4, 2020.
See Delaware Republican Party or Democratic Party sites for more details.
Statewide
What's on the ballot?
Some congressional seats, state offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Updated:
2019-07-26See Where Your Elected Officials Stand — Delaware
Voter ID Requirements — Delaware
What forms of ID are acceptable?
- Valid photo identification or a copy of a current utility bill (including cell phone bills), a current lease, tuition bill, student housing bill, Delaware resident income tax return from the last year, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows the name and address of the voter prior to voting for the first time at a polling place in the State
- Delaware driver’s license
- Delaware car registration with your voting address
- Current lease
- Student ID (if it has your address on it)
Early & Absentee Voting — Delaware
Request an Absentee BallotEarly Voting Dates: County-Specific
To vote absentee, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than April 27th. Then you can complete your absentee ballot and return by mail. Your ballot must be returned by 8 pm on April 28th.
Alternatively, you can vote in-person at your county's Department of Elections using an absentee ballot. Hours will vary by county, click here for specific dates and times.
You'll need to give an excuse to vote by absentee ballot. Info here on what qualifies.