Frequently Asked Questions

• Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for general, special and primary elections.

• You vote at the building listed on your polling place card.
• Find out where you vote by using the State's Polling Place Locator.
• Call the Department of Elections (302-577-3464) to find out where you vote.

• No, but, poll workers will ask you to show proof of identity. If you do not show ID, you must fill out a form before you can vote.
• Showing ID makes checking you in faster and reduces mistakes.
• IDs may include:
  • Delaware Drivers License or State ID
  • U. S. Passport
  • Signed Polling Place or Social Security Card
  • Signed vehicle registration
  • Signed credit card with photo
  • A similar document that identifies the person by photo or signature

• No, but you will be asked to show ID.
• Your Polling Place Card is an ID. If it is not current, poll workers will ask you for proof of address.

• First, it is required by law.
• Second, so everyone in the polling place knows who is voting in case someone wants to challenge your right to vote.

• First, it is required by law for Primary Elections.
• Second, so everyone in the polling place knows who is voting in case someone wants to challenge your right to vote.

• You may take children 17 years old and younger with you when voting.

• No, because the noise interferes with poll workers and distracts voters.

• Three (3) minutes, if a poll worker thinks you are taking too long, he/she may ask if you need assistance.

• No, the Delaware Code forbids it.

No, but there is information:

• In the newspaper;
• On the internet;
• At political party headquarters; and
• From the candidates.

• Call the Department of Elections at 577-3464 and ask for assistance.

• A provisional ballot is a last chance ballot. It is not a ballot of convenience.
• Poll workers will offer it to you if they cannot confirm that you are eligible to vote in their Election District.
• Poll workers will attempt to send you to the correct Election District.

The Department will not count your provisional ballot if:

• You are not registered to vote;
• You are at the wrong election district;
• Your affidavit is not complete; or
• You vote the wrong party's ballot in a Primary Election.

• No.