Questions about Voting Absentee

• Can I vote by absentee ballot?
• Does my ballot have to be witnessed or notarized?
• When does the Department of Elections have to receive my ballot in order for it to be counted?
• Does Delaware have a permanent absentee list?
• Question for Delaware citizens living in the United States
• Question for Delaware citizens in the military or living outside of the United States

Can I vote by absentee ballot?

• Yes, if you cannot go to your polling place on Election Day for a reason listed on the Absentee Statement (Application), you are in the military, or if you live outside of the United States.

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Does my ballot have to be witnessed or notarized?

• No.

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When does the Department of Elections have to receive my ballot in order for it to be counted?

• No later than 8 p.m on the day of the election.

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Does Delaware have a permanent absentee list?

• Yes. The permanent absentee list is updated frequently.

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