Municipal Elections
Notice: This information is provided as a courtesy based on information provided by the municipality. Any questions should be directed to the municipality that the respective municipal Board of Elections is responsible for the conduct of the municipality's election.
New Castle County Municipalities
| City/Town | Website, Charter, Board Members and Maps** |
Election Date | Nominating Information and Candidate Solicitation Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation |
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| Delaware City | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Candidate Qualifications Voter Qualifications |
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| Elsmere | *No Election in 2026* | ||
| Middletown | Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| New Castle | *No Election in 2026* | ||
| Newark | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Newport | Monday, April 6, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election Notice of Cancelation |
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| Odessa | Monday, April 6, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election Notice of Cancelation |
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| Smyrna* | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Townsend | Saturday, May 2, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Notice of Cancelation |
Kent County Municipalities
| City/Town | Website, Charter, Board Members and Maps** |
Election Date | Nominating Information and Candidate Solicitation Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowers | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | ||
| Camden | Saturday, February 28, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election Notice of Election (Amended) |
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| Cheswold | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Clayton | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Dover | *No Election in 2026* | ||
| Farmington | Saturday, March 28, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Felton | Monday, March 2, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Frederica | Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Harrington | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Hartly | Saturday, April 25, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Houston | Saturday, February 28, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Kenton | Monday, March 2, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Leipsic | Monday, March 2, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Little Creek | Saturday, March 7, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Magnolia | Monday, Jan 12, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation
Notice of Cancelation |
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| Milford* | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Filing Deadlines Notice to Qualified Voters Notice of Election |
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| Smyrna* | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Viola | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Woodside | Saturday, March 28, 2026 | ||
| Wyoming | Saturday, February 28, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
Sussex County Municipalities
| City/Town | Website, Charter, Board Members and Maps** |
Election Date | Nominating Information and Candidate Solicitation Notices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Beach | Saturday, September 12, 2026 | ||
| Bethel | Saturday, February 21, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Blades | Monday, April 6, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Bridgeville | Saturday, March 7, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Dagsboro | Saturday, December 5, 2026 | ||
| Delmar | Monday, October 5, 2026 | ||
| Dewey Beach | Saturday, September 19, 2026 | ||
| Ellendale | Saturday, January 3, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Fenwick Island | Saturday, August 1, 2026 | ||
| Frankford | Saturday, February 7, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Georgetown | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Greenwood | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Henlopen Acres | Saturday, August 29, 2026 | ||
| Laurel | *No Election in 2026* | ||
| Lewes | Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Lewes BPW | Saturday, May 9, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Milford* | Saturday, April 25, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Filing Deadlines Notice to Qualified Voters Notice of Election |
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| Millsboro | Saturday, June 13, 2026 |
District 3: Notice of Vacancy & Candidate Solicitation Candidate Solicitation |
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| Millville | Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Milton | Saturday, March 7, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Ocean View | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation – Councilperson Candidate Solicitation – Mayor Notice of Election |
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| Rehoboth Beach | Saturday, August 8, 2026 | ||
| Seaford | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Election |
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| Selbyville | Saturday, March 7, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
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| Slaughter Beach | Saturday, July 4, 2026 | ||
| South Bethany | Saturday, May 9, 2026 *Election Canceled* |
Candidate Solicitation Notice of Cancelation |
* Municipality crosses county boundaries. Smyrna Municipal Elections are handled by Department of Elections - Kent County Office. Milford Municipal Elections are handled by Department of Elections - Sussex County Office.
**Maps are listed for municipalities that require voters in municipal election to be registered voters with the State of Delaware
Posting Schedule
- Board of Elections - when a member or members is/are installed
- Solicitation of candidates - 20 days before the filing deadline
- Voter registration information - 20 days before the registration deadline
- Absentee voting information - 20 days before the last day to send absentee ballots
- Notice of Election - 20 days before the day of the election

Department of Elections