Appoquinimink School District, Delaware, Operational Budget and Tax Increase Measure (December 2023)

Appoquinimink School District Operational Budget Measure
Election date December 12, 2023
Topic Local property tax and Local school budgets
Status Defeated
Type Referral

Appoquinimink School District Operational Budget Measure was on the ballot as a referral in Appoquinimink School District on December 12, 2023. It was defeated.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the school district to increase the property tax by $430 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund operating expenses effective July 1, 2024.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the school district to increase the property tax by $430 per $100,000 of assessed value to fund operating expenses effective July 1, 2024.

A simple majority was required for the approval of the measure.

Election results

Appoquinimink School District Operational Budget Measure
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		2,997	48.01%
No		3,245	51.99%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot title

The ballot title for Operational Budget Measure was as follows:

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Section 1: To support the increased growth and ongoing district operations, the Appoquinimink School District is seeking authority to levy and collect an additional $0.4300 per $100 of assessed value in local school taxes for current operating expenses as set forth below, effective July 1, 2024 and every year thereafter on all assessed taxable real estate in the District to fund operating expenses totaling $12,029,694.

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Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in Delaware

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing body of Appoquinimink School District.

How to cast a vote

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See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Delaware.

How to vote in Delaware

Poll times

In Delaware, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Anyone in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote.

Registration

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To vote in Delaware, an individual must meet the following requirements:

• The individual must be a United States citizen.
• The individual must be a resident of Delaware.
• The individual must be 18 years of age by Election Day.
• The individual must not have been adjudged mentally incompetent.
• The individual must not be under a felony sentence or convicted of a disqualifying felony.

According to the Delaware Department of Elections, "The voter registration deadline is the 4th Saturday before a Primary and General Election. Voter registration applications submitted via the voter portal, ivote.de.gov, by the deadline, or received by mail by the Department and postmarked by the deadline, will be considered to be submitted by the deadline."

Automatic registration

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Delaware practices automatic voter registration through Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) locations and website. Individuals that complete an in-person or online application for a driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card, or completes an in-person or online application to change their name or address on these documents, are automatically registered to vote. An individual whose eligibility and citizenship status have been confirmed by the DMV is also automatically registered.

According to the Department of Election's website, voters that are automatically registered are mailed a "Notice of Automatic Voter Registration," which includes a “Response to Automatic Voter Registration” form. AVR voters may use the form to update their voter registration, choose a party affiliation, or cancel their voter registration."

Online registration

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Delaware has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.

Same-day registration

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Delaware does not allow same-day voter registration.

Residency requirements

To register to vote in Delaware, you must be a resident of the state. State law does not specify a length of time for which you must have been a resident to be eligible.

Verification of citizenship

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Delaware does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, "if you register to vote even though you know you are not eligible, you can be fined between $50.00 - $200.00 or imprisoned for 30 days to two years, or both."

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. One state, Ohio, requires proof of citizenship only when registering to vote at a Bureau of Motor Vehicles facility. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

The state's voter portal allows residents to check their voter registration status online.

Voter ID requirements

Delaware requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting. Voters may sign an affidavit attesting to their identity instead of providing identification.

The following were accepted forms of identification as of October 2025. Click here for the Delaware Department of Elections page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.

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When arriving at a polling place, a poll worker will ask you for proof of identity. A photo ID is not required. Examples of acceptable IDs: Delaware Driver’s License Delaware Identification Card U.S. Passport Signed Polling Place card Signed Social Security card Signed vehicle registration Signed credit card with photo If you are unable to or decline to provide proof of identity and your name appears on the poll list for your Election District, you may complete an Affidavit of Voter Identity, and you will be permitted to vote .... When arriving at an Early Voting Site, a poll worker will ask you for proof of identity. A photo ID is not required. Permitted forms of identification include current: Valid Photo ID Copy of utility bill Bank statement Government check, paycheck, or other government document that displays your address

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See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2023
• Local school budgets on the ballot

• New Castle County measures

Delaware

• Delaware 2023 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Delaware
• Appoquinimink School District, Delaware

News and analysis

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• Measures advancing national agendas

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