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Laws governing ballot measures in Delaware

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This page provides an overview of resources addressing the laws and procedures that govern statewide and local ballot measures in Delaware, including recall procedures, and campaign finance regulations.

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Laws governing ballot measures in Delaware

Types of ballot measures in Delaware

  • In Delaware, the state legislature can vote to refer non-binding questions to the ballot; legislative constitutional amendments do not require voter approval.
  • Citizens of Delaware do not have the power to initiate statewide ballot measures.
  • A constitutional convention can occur in Delaware if a two-thirds majority of the members of both houses of the Delaware State Legislature vote to put the question to a statewide vote of the people, who must then approve the question by a simple majority.


Laws governing local ballot measures in Delaware

  • The charters of four cities in Delaware reserve powers of initiative and referendum: Delaware City, Newport, Cheswold, and Bethanybeach.
  • Delaware counties do not have initiative or referendum powers.


Laws governing recall in Delaware

  • Delaware does not allow for the recall of elected officials.



Campaign finance requirements for Delaware ballot measures

  • PACs that support or oppose ballot measures in Delaware must register and report campaign finance.

Changes to laws governing ballot measures in Delaware

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See also: Changes in 2025 to laws governing ballot measures
The Delaware State Legislature did not pass legislation concerning ballot measures in 2025.

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