When is Delaware's General Election?
- Delaware's General Election is on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
- Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.
What offices are up for election?
Which political parties are involved?
What are the key dates and deadlines?
- Key dates and deadlines are here.
How do I get on the ballot?
- File as a Democratic or Republican candidate and, if necessary, win the Primary.
- Be nominated by the Democratic or Republican Party if no one from that party filed for an office.
- Be nominated by a minor political party that has ballot access.
- Run as an unaffiliated candidate by complying with Delaware Code, Title 15, ss3002.
Who are the General Election Candidates?
How do I become a declared write-in candidate?
- Submit the required form to the State Election Commissioner for a statewide office or the Department of Elections for your county no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 20.
Where do I vote?
How do I get an absentee ballot?
Where is my absentee ballot?
- Absentee ballots will be sent starting about mid September.
- Check on the status of yours with the State's Voter Portal.
- Call the Department.
Who can vote in a General Election?
- All eligible Delaware voters may vote in the General Election.
I need help! Who do I contact?
Where do I find election results?
