Changes in upcoming School Board and Municipal Elections

Wilmington. Governor Carney changed upcoming School Board and Municipal Elections in his 6th update to the State of Emergency.

The Governor ordered School Board elections scheduled for May 12th delayed until June 16th.

He  also ordered municipal elections scheduled before May 15th cancelled and  rescheduled no earlier than May 15, 2020. The Governor further ordered the extension of the terms of existing officeholders until after the re-scheduled elections.

 


Presidential Primary changed to June 2, 2020

Wilmington. Governor Carney changed the Presidential Primary to June 2, 2020 in his 6th update to the State of Emergency.  The change caused changes in two deadlines.

  1. The  deadline to change party affiliation changed April 3, 2020.
  2. The  deadline to register to vote changed to May 8, 2020.

The Governor also ordered that citizens who want to vote by absentee ballot due to COVID-19 can use the “sick or or temporarily or permanently physically disabled” reason when requesting a ballot.

Persons can request an absentee ballot online at https://ivote.de.gov. They can also download the Absentee Form, complete it and return it by email, FAX or mail to the Department of Elections Office for their County.

 

 


February 28th is deadline to change political party affiliation before Presidential Primary

Wilmington DE – The deadline to change your political party affiliation before the Presidential Primary is Friday, February 28, 2020.

You must be registered as a Democrat or a Republican in your party’s Presidential Primary. The deadline to change political party affiliation before the 2020 Presidential Primary is Friday, February 28, 2020.

Registered voters can change their party affiliation online via Delaware’s voter portal, at any Department of Elections office, or by completing an application and returning it to the elections office in their county by mail.

Eligible citizens not-registered to vote in Delaware who want to vote in Delaware’s Presidential Primary have until April 4th to register.

For more information contact any of the following:

  • Office of the State Election Commissioner: 302.739.4277, or by email
  • Kent County Office: 302.739.4498, or by email
  • New Castle County Office: 302.577.3464, or by email
  • Sussex County Office: 302.856.5367, or by email


Delaware DOES NOT have a General Election on Nov 5, 2019.

Wilmington – Delaware DOES NOT have a General Election on Nov 5, 2019.  Delaware only has Primary and General Elections in even numbered years.

The fact that Delaware does not have elections in odd numbered years often confuses citizens and the media. The Department receives numerous inquiries for citizens looking for their ballets, wondering where they vote, etc. Please DO NOT report that polls are open in Delaware.  Please call (302) 577-3464 if you have any questions regarding this.


Campaign Finance Training

Dover DE – The Department of Elections has scheduled campaign finance training sessions to assist political committee candidates and treasurers understand the requirements set forth in Title 15, Chapter 80. Additionally, we want to ensure that all responsible parties are familiar with the Campaign Finance Reporting System (CFRS) so they are able to file reports, amend information, and navigate the system comfortably and effectively.

Training Session #1
Date: January 14, 2020
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Office of the State Election Commissioner, 905 S. Governors Ave., Suite 170, Dover, DE 19904

Training Session #2
Date: January 15, 2020
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Department of Elections New Castle County Warehouse, 220 Lisa Drive, New Castle, DE 19720

*It is important to note that the trainings will cover the same information that is covered in our video tutorials located here. In addition, a question and answer session will commence to address any inquiries that candidates and treasurers may have.

**To attend please RSVP by January 1, 2020 to COE_CampaignFinance@delaware.gov or by calling (302) 739-4277.**