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Election administration encompasses a state's voting policies, procedures, and enforcement. These include voter identification requirements, early and absentee/mail-in voting provisions, voter list maintenance methods, and more. Each state's voting policies dictate who can vote and under what conditions.
Below, you will find details on the following election administration topics in Delaware:
Poll times
- See also: State poll opening and closing 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.[2]
Voter registration
- Check your voter registration status here.
To vote in Delaware, an individual must meet the following requirements:[3]
- 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."[4]
Automatic registration
- See also:Automatic voter registration
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.[5][6]
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."[6]
Online registration
- See also: Online voter registration
Delaware has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website.
Same-day registration
- See also: Same-day voter registration
Delaware does not allow same-day voter registration.[7][8]
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
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."[9]
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.[10] 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.
Early and absentee/mail-in voting policy
Early voting
- See also: Early voting
Delaware permits early voting. Learn more by visiting this website.
On June 28, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court struck down a ruling from the Delaware Superior Court and reinstated early voting in the state. In a 5-0 decision, the court ruled that plaintiffs failed to prove that they would be harmed by laws permitting early voting, and therefore had no standing to sue. The decision, therefore, did not rule on the lower court's determination that early voting was prohibited by the Delaware Constitution.[11] The court agreed to hear the case on an expedited basis to provide clarity to voters and election administrators before the November election.[12] To read more about this case, see here.
Early voting permits citizens to cast ballots in person at a polling place prior to an election. In states that permit no-excuse early voting, a voter does not have to provide an excuse for being unable to vote on Election Day. States that allow voters to cast no-excuse absentee/mail-in ballots in person are counted as no-excuse early voting states.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia permit no-excuse early voting.
Absentee/mail-in voting
- See also: Absentee/mail-in voting
An individual is eligible for an absentee/mail-in ballot for any of the following reasons:[13]
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Certain of these voters are eligible for a permanent absentee voting status and may request to be added to the permanent list on their ballot application.[13]
The deadline for eligible voters to request an absentee/mail-in ballot is no later than four days before an election.[15]
On October 7, 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court struck down a state law allowing any registered voter to vote by absentee/mail-in ballot.[16]
On eligibility, Article V, Section 4A, of the Delaware Constitution reads:[17][18]
| “ | The General Assembly shall enact general laws providing that any qualified elector of this State, duly registered, who shall be unable to appear to cast his or her ballot at any general election at the regular polling place of the election district in which he or she is registered, either because of being in the public service of the United States or of this State, or his or her spouse or dependents when residing with or accompanying him or her, because of the nature of his or her business or occupation, because of his or her sickness or physical disability, because of his or her absence from the district while on vacation, or because of the tenets or teachings of his or her religion, may cast a ballot at such general election to be counted in such election district.[14] | ” |
Returning absentee/mail-in ballots
Completed absentee/mail-in ballots can be returned by mail, in-person by the voter, or in-person by someone other than the voter. Completed ballots must be returned by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.[19][15]
Twenty states allow anyone chosen by the voter to return a ballot on the voter's behalf, with certain exceptions, while 16 states allow anyone with certain relationships to the voter to return the voter's ballot. Four states allow only the voter to return the voter's ballot, with certain exceptions, and two states required voters to return their ballots by mail. Eight states and D.C. do not specify who may return ballots.
Drop box availability
Delaware law requires that a drop-box be located in a publicly accessible portion of each Department of Elections Office.[20]
Signature requirements and cure provisions
Upon returning a completed absentee/mail-in ballot, the voter must sign the return envelope.[19] Delaware does not have a cure provision, or a law providing for a process where election officials follow up with voters whose absentee/mail-in ballots contain a signature discrepancy or lack the requisite signatures.
Thirty-three states have laws that include cure provisions, while 17 states do not. One state, Pennsylvania, allows counties to establish a cure process.
Was your absentee/mail-in ballot counted?
Use the voter portal, provided by the Delaware Department of Elections, to check the status of your absentee/mail-in ballot.
Voter identification requirements
- See also: Voter ID in Delaware
- See also: Voter identification laws by state
Delaware requires voters to present non-photo identification while voting. Voters may sign an affidavit attesting to their identity instead of providing identification.[21][22]
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:
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:
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Thirty-six states require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these states, 24 require voters to present identification containing a photograph, and 12 accept other forms of identification. The remaining 14 states do not require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day.
Valid forms of identification differ by state. In certain states that require voters to provide identification, there may be exceptions that allow some voters to cast a ballot without providing an ID. To see more about these exceptions, see details by state. Commonly accepted forms of ID include driver's licenses, state-issued identification cards, and military identification cards.
Provisional ballot rules
Provisional ballots, or ballots requiring additional steps or information before they can be counted, are only used for federal offices in Delaware. They cannot be used for school board or municipal elections unless "specifically authorized in Title 14, Title 15 and/or the respective town or city charter."[23]
Voters in Delaware are given provisional ballots under the following circumstances:[24]
1) If the voter’s "name does not appear on the official poll list," the voter has the right to cast a provisional ballot. The voter must be registered in the election district and be eligible to vote in a federal election.
2) "If a Federal or State court order extends the time established for closing the polls, votes cast after the normal poll closing time will all be by Provisional Ballot."
In each of the above circumstances, the voter must "provide proof of identity and address to vote on a Provisional Ballot. Acceptable forms of identification are a current, valid photo ID, copy of current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address."[24]
If the Delaware Department of Elections determines that the voter is eligible to vote in the election, then the ballot will be counted.
A provisional ballot is rejected in the following circumstances:[25][23]
- If the provisional ballot is missing any of the following information: full name, complete address, political party affiliation (primary elections only), and date of birth;
- If the voter is unable to provide acceptable identification; or
- If the voter is not registered to vote in the state or the election district in which the ballot is cast.
Was your provisional ballot counted?
Provisional ballots are counted within 30 days after the election. Visit the state's provisional ballot search tool to check the status of your provisional ballot.
Primary election type
- See also: Primary elections in Delaware
A primary election is an election in which registered voters select a candidate that they believe should be a political party's candidate for elected office to run in the general election. They are also used to choose convention delegates and party leaders. Primaries are state-level and local-level elections that take place prior to a general election. Delaware utilizes a closed primary process, in which the selection of a party's candidates in an election is limited to registered party members.[26]
For information about which offices are nominated via primary election, see this article.
Time off work for voting
Ballotpedia did not find a law specifying whether voters must be given time off from work to vote in this state. Nolo.com notes that states without such state laws may have administrative regulations or local ordinances pertaining to time off for voting and suggests calling your local board of elections or state labor department for more information.[27]
If you know of a relevant policy in this state, please email us.
Twenty-eight states require employers to grant employees time off to vote. Within these 28 states, policies vary as to whether that time off must be paid and how much notice must be given.
Electioneering
Under Delaware law, no "election officer, challenger or any other person within the polling place or within 50 feet of the entrance to the building in which the voting room is located shall electioneer during the conduct of the election. No political headquarters or gathering shall be permitted within that building during the conduct of the election."[28]
Electioneering is defined as:
| “ | ... political discussion of issues, candidates or partisan topics, the wearing of any button, banner or other object referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics, the display, distribution or other handling of literature or any writing or drawing referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics, the deliberate projection of sound referring to issues, candidates or partisan topics from loudspeakers or otherwise into the polling place or the area within 50 feet of the entrance to the building in which the voting room is located.[14] | ” |
Violations are punishable by a fine of up to $200 and up to 90 days' imprisonment.[28]
Voting rules for people convicted of a felony
In Delaware, some felonies permanently disqualify the people who commit them from voting, including murder, bribery, and sexual offenses. People who commit a felony not permanently disqualifying them from voting may reclaim their rights with the completion of their sentence or a pardon, whichever comes first.[29] Click here for a list of Delaware's disqualifying offenses.
Voting rights for people convicted of a felony vary from state to state. In the majority of states, people convicted of a felony cannot vote while they are incarcerated but may regain the right to vote upon release from prison or at some point thereafter.[30]
Voter list maintenance
All states have rules under which they maintain voter rolls—or, check and remove certain names from their lists of registered voters. Most states are subject to the parameters set by The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA).[31] The NVRA requires states to make efforts to remove deceased individuals and individuals who have become ineligible due to a change of address. It prohibits removing registrants from voter lists within 90 days of a federal election due to change of address unless a registrant has requested to be removed, or from removing people from voter lists solely because they have not voted. The NVRA says that states may remove names from their registration lists under certain other circumstances and that their methods for removing names must be uniform and nondiscriminatory.[32]
When names can be removed from the voter list
Delaware law authorizes the State Board of Elections to remove the names of voters from the registered voting list if an individual:
- Is adjudged mentally incompetent,[33]
- Dies, [34]
- Remains on the inactive voting list through two consecutive elections,[35]
- Moves to another state or registers to vote in another state,[36]
- Violates Section 7 of the State Constitution,[33]
- Is convicted of committing a felony,[37]
- If the state board of elections finds there "is a valid reason to believe a person is no longer a duly qualified elector in the election district in which that person is registered."[38]
Inactive voter list rules
State law requires the Department of Elections to send forwardable address verification requests to voters on the active registration list. The Department places voters who do not respond within 60 days on an inactive list. Voters remain on this list until they return the address verification, complete a voter registration transaction, or vote in an election. Inactive voters are eligible to vote under Delaware law but must first verify their address at their polling place under oath. If a voter remains on inactive status through two general elections, their registration is to be canceled.[35]
The Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC)
According to its website, ERIC is a nonprofit corporation that is governed by a board of member-states. These member states submit voter registration and motor vehicle registration information to ERIC. ERIC uses this information, as well as Social Security death records and other sources, to provide member states with reports showing voters who have moved within their state, moved out of their state, died, have duplicate registrations in their state, or are potentially eligible to vote but are not yet registered. ERIC's website describes its funding as follows: "Members fund ERIC. New members pay a one-time membership fee of $25,000, which is reserved for technology upgrades and other unanticipated expenses. Members also pay annual dues. Annual dues cover operating costs and are based, in part, on the citizen voting age population in each state."[39]
Twenty-five states are participating members in the ERIC program. Thirty-four states and the District of Columbia have joined and participated in ERIC at some point.[40]
As of October 2025, Delaware was a participating member in ERIC.[41]
Post-election auditing
Delaware state law requires post-election audits. Within 48 hours of the certification of the results of an election, the state Department of Elections conducts an audit of one randomly selected device from each county and one device from the City of Wilmington. Within 60 days, the state Department of Elections must complete another audit of one randomly selected election district from each county and one district from the City of Wilmington, as well as an audit of one statewide race in one randomly selected election district from each county and one district from the City of Wilmington. The districts audited in each case must be different.
Within 60 days, the Department of Election is required to publish a report detailing the results of the audit.[42][43]
Post-election audits check that election results tallied by a state's voting system match results from paper records, such as paper ballots filled out by voters or the paper records produced by electronic voting machines. Post-election audits are classified into two categories: audits of election results—which include traditional post-election audits as well as risk-limiting audits—and procedural audits.[44][45]
Typically, traditional post-election audits are done by recounting a portion of ballots, either electronically or by hand, and comparing the results to those produced by the state's voting system. In contrast, risk-limiting audits use statistical methods to compare a random sample of votes cast to election results instead of reviewing every ballot. The scope of procedural audits varies by state, but they typically include a systematic review of voting equipment, performance of the voting system, vote totals, duties of election officials and workers, ballot chain of custody, and more.
Forty-six states and the District of Columbia require some form of post-election audit by law, excluding states with pilot programs. Of these, 39 states and the District of Columbia require traditional post-election audits, while three states require risk-limiting post-election audits, and three states require some other form of post-election audit, including procedural post-election audits.[46][44]
Election administration authorities
State election officials
In Delaware, the state election commissioner and Delaware State Board of Elections share election administration responsibilities.
The state election commissioner is appointed by the governor and confirmed by the state senate for a four-year term.[47] According to the Delaware Department of Elections' website, the commissioner "is an ex officio member of the State Board of Elections, attends all State Board of Elections meetings, provides general supervision to the Department of Elections, develops regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines as provided in Delaware Code, Title 15, investigates violations of the State's Campaign Finance law, is responsible for the security of records in the Commissioner's office, and collects and reports election results."[47]
The 10 members of the state board of elections are appointed by the governor. Five members must be Democrats, and five members must be Republicans.[47]
Local election officials
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Noteworthy events
Delaware Supreme Court upholds excused early voting (2024)
On June 28, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court struck down a ruling from the Delaware Superior Court and reinstated early voting in the state. In a 5-0 decision, the court ruled that plaintiffs failed to prove that they would be harmed by laws permitting early voting, and therefore had no standing to sue. Consequently, the decision did not rule on the lower court's determination that early voting was prohibited by the Delaware Constitution.[48] The court agreed to hear the case on an expedited basis to provide clarity to voters and election administrators before the November election.[12]
In a statement, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings (D) said, "I’m grateful to the Court for its ruling and for agreeing to hear this case on an expedited basis so that Delawareans know their rights going into the September and November elections."[12] In response to the ruling, Delaware House of Representatives Minority Whip Lyndon Yearick (R) said, "This is frustrating because the constitutionality issue was our sole concern. We support early voting."[49] The plaintiffs attorney, M. Jane Brady, a former Superior Court judge and former chair of the Delaware Republican Party, said that plaintiffs would continue to challenge the constitutionality of early voting in the state.[12]
Earlier in the year, on February 23, Superior Court Judge Mark Conner ruled that early voting was unconstitutional in the state, saying that the laws were "inconsistent with our constitution and therefore cannot stand."[50][51] Article V, Section 1 of the Delaware Constitution says, "The general election shall be held biennially on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November." Judge Conner wrote, "Any enactment of the General Assembly that provides for casting ballots on other days than that day enumerated by Article V, Section 1, unless permitted elsewhere Article V, runs afoul of and is inconsistent with the Constitution."[52]
On February 27, Attorney General Jennings announced that she would appeal the decision to the Delaware Supreme Court and said, "We will file our appeal quickly and intend to request a decision from the Delaware Supreme Court so that voters have final clarity in time for the September primaries."[53] On February 29, lawmakers introduced legislation, SB3, to amend the state's constitution and restore in-person early voting.
Lawmakers originally established early in-person voting by passing HB38 in 2019. Delaware Governor John Carney (D) signed HB38 on June 30, 2019, which established in-person early voting beginning January 1, 2022. The law allowed voters to vote "in-person during at least 10 days before an election, up to and including the Saturday and Sunday immediately before the election at locations determined by the State Election Commissioner."[54][55] According to Senate Bill 149, which was signed into law on July 21, 2023, Sundays did not have to be included in the early voting period for presidential preference primaries.[56]
Delaware Supreme Court struck down no-excuse absentee/mail-in voting and same-day voter registration (2022)
On October 7, 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional a state law allowing any registered voter to vote by absentee/mail-in ballot and a state law allowing same-day voter registration. The court ruled that the absentee/mail-in ballot statute conflicted with Article V, Section 4A of the Delaware Constitution. It ruled that the same-day registration statute conflicted with Article V, Section 4 of the Delaware Constitution.[57]
Previously, on September 14, 2022, Vice Chancellor Nathan Cook, of the Delaware Court of Chancery, had struck down the law allowing any registered voter to vote by absentee/mail-in ballot but had upheld the law on same-day voter registration.[58][18]
On September 19, 2022, Cook stayed implementation of his ruling, pending an expedited appeal to the state Supreme Court, which heard oral arguments in the case on October 5, 2022.[59]
Same-day voter registration
On July 22, 2022, Governor John Carney (D) signed HB25 into law, establishing same-day voter registration for any presidential primary, primary, special, or general election. To register at a polling place, a voter must present a copy of a current and valid government-issued photo ID or a document, dated within the last 60 days, displaying the voter's name and address (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, etc.). The state House approved HB25 by a vote of 24-13 on June 7, 2022, with 23 Democrats and one Republican voting in favor and one Democrat and 12 Republicans in opposition. The state Senate approved the bill by a vote of 14-7 on June 22, 2022, with Democrats casting all "yes" votes and Republicans casting all "no" votes.[60]
No-excuse absentee/mail-in voting
On July 22, 2022, Governor John Carney (D) signed SB320 into law, establishing no-excuse absentee/mail-in voting in any non-presidential primary election, general election, or special election to fill a vacancy in a statewide office or the General Assembly. The state Senate approved the bill on June 16, 2022, by a vote of 13-8, with 13 Democrats voting in favor and one Democrat and seven Republicans in opposition. The state House approved the bill on June 29, 2022, by a vote of 25-12, with 24 Democrats and one Republican voting in favor and 12 Republicans in opposition. The bill took retroactive effect on July 1, 2022.[61]
Election policy ballot measures
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- Sponsor party
- Topics dealt with by the bill
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Ballot access
In order to get on the ballot in Delaware, a candidate for state or federal office must meet a variety of state-specific filing requirements and deadlines. These regulations, known as ballot access laws, determine whether a candidate or party will appear on an election ballot. These laws are set at the state level. A candidate must prepare to meet ballot access requirements well in advance of primaries, caucuses, and the general election.
There are three basic methods by which an individual may become a candidate for office in a state.
- An individual can seek the nomination of a state-recognized political party.
- An individual can run as an independent. Independent candidates often must petition in order to have their names printed on the general election ballot.
- An individual can run as a write-in candidate.
This article outlines the steps that prospective candidates for state-level and congressional office must take in order to run for office in Delaware. For information about filing requirements for presidential candidates, click here. Information about filing requirements for local-level offices is not available in this article (contact state election agencies for information about local candidate filing processes).
Redistricting
- See also: Redistricting in Delaware
Redistricting is the process by which new congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn. Delaware's single United States Representative and 62 state legislators are elected from political divisions called districts. United States Senators are not elected by districts, but by the states at large. District lines are redrawn every 10 years following completion of the United States census. The federal government stipulates that districts must have nearly equal populations and must not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity.[62][63][64][65]
Delaware was apportioned one seat in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2020 census, the same number it received after the 2010 census. Click here for more information about redistricting in Delaware after the 2020 census.
State process
- See also: State-by-state redistricting procedures
Because Delaware has only one congressional district, congressional redistricting is not necessary. The state legislature draws state legislative district lines. The governor may veto the lines drawn by the state legislature.[66][67]
State law requires that state legislative districts be "insofar as possible, contiguous and bounded by roads, streams and other natural boundaries." Further, state law stipulates that district lines "may not be drawn to unduly favor any person or political party." Because these requirements are statutory, the legislature may amend them at its discretion.[66][67]
Contact information
Election agencies
- See also: State election agencies
Individuals seeking additional information about election administration in Delaware can contact the following local, state, and federal agencies.
Delaware Department of Elections
Office of the State Election Commissioner
- 905 S. Governors Ave, Suite 170
- Dover, DE 19904
- Phone: 302-739-4277
- Fax: 302-739-6794
- Email: coe_vote@state.de.us
- Website: http://elections.delaware.gov/
Public Integrity Commission
- 410 Federal Street, Suite 3
- Dover, DE 19901
- Phone: 302-739-2399
- Fax: 302-739-2398
- Email: benjamin.warshaw@delaware.gov
- Website: http://depic.delaware.gov/
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
- 633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200
- Washington, DC 20001
- Phone: 301-563-3919
- Toll free: 1-866-747-1471
- Email: clearinghouse@eac.gov
- Website: https://www.eac.gov
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- Redistricting in Delaware
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Footnotes
- ↑ We use the term "absentee/mail-in voting" to describe systems in which requests or applications are required. We use the term "all-mail voting" to denote systems where the ballots themselves are sent automatically to all voters. We use the hyphenate term for absentee voting because some states use “mail voting” (or a similar alternative) to describe what has traditionally been called "absentee voting."
- ↑ Delaware Code, "§ 4947. Time and manner of closing election," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, "Qualifications," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, "Voter Registration," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ State of Delaware, "Automatic Voter Registration at DMV," June 20, 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Delaware Department of Elections, "Automatic Voter Registration FAQs," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ AP, "Delaware justices nix vote-by-mail, same-day registration," October 7, 2022
- ↑ NCSL, "Same-Day Voter Registration," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware Department of Elections, "State of Delaware All-In-One Form to Register to Vote or Update Your Information," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Under federal law, the national mail voter registration application (a version of which is in use in all states with voter registration systems) requires applicants to indicate that they are U.S. citizens in order to complete an application to vote in state or federal elections, but does not require voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the application "may require only the minimum amount of information necessary to prevent duplicate voter registrations and permit State officials both to determine the eligibility of the applicant to vote and to administer the voting process."
- ↑ WHYY, "Delaware Supreme Court restores access to early voting, permanent absentee voting," February 23, 2024
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Delaware.gov, "In unanimous ruling, Court sides with Jennings on voting rights," June 28, 2024
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Delaware Department of Elections, "Request for an Absentee Ballot for Primary, General and/or Special Elections," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Delaware Department of Elections, "Absentee Voting," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware Online, "Delaware Supreme Court finds vote by mail, same-day registration unconstitutional," October 7, 2022
- ↑ Delaware Code Online, "Article V. Elections." accessed October 27, 2025
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, "Higgin v. Albence: Memorandum Opinion," September 14, 2022
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Delaware Department of Elections, "How to vote and return your Absentee Ballot," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware Code, "§ 5608A. Voting procedure; execution of statement; return of ballot," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware.gov, "Voting in Delaware," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ Delaware Code, "§ 4937. Voting procedure," accessed October 28, 2025
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Delaware.gov, "§ 4948 Provisional ballots," accessed October 28, 2025
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- ↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "Felon Voting Rights," October 28, 2025
- ↑ As of May 2024, the Justice Department notes, "Six States (Idaho, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming) are exempt from the NVRA because, on and after August 1, 1994, they either had no voter-registration requirements or had election-day voter registration at polling places with respect to elections for federal office."
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