Official sample ballots, 2020

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This article displays images of official 2020 sample ballots from the 50 states. This information is provided for illustrative purposes. Please note that ballot preparation procedures vary by state and between jurisdictions within states. Consequently, sample ballots in different jurisdictions in the same state may not be identical. To obtain an image of your official sample ballot, contact your local election agency. Because this article contains multiple embedded PDFs, it may take a few moments to load completely.

To view sample ballots from the November 2018 general election, click here.

The 2020 election took place against a backdrop of uncertainty. Our readers had questions about what to expect in elections at all levels of government, from the casting of ballots to the certification of final results. Ballotpedia's 2020 Election Help Desk was designed to answer those questions.

Delaware

As of October 20, 2020, election officials in Delaware had not yet produced an official sample ballot image.

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Official sample ballots, 2020

Delaware

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