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

Only voters registered as Democrats and Republicans can vote in their respective Party’s Presidential Primary. The deadline for registered voters to change political party affiliations before the 2016 Presidential Primary Election is Friday, February 26, 2016.  People who are not-registered to vote in Delaware who want to vote in Delaware’s Presidential Primary have until April 2nd to register.

The Department’s iVote System is designed as a full-service voter information portal, which permits Delaware residents to access a full range of voter registration services, and to obtain any information needed to participate in the elections process. Citizens can use IVote to change their political party affiliation, change their name, change their address and register to vote.

“We have worked very hard to make iVote a ‘one stop shop’ for Delaware’s voters,” said Elaine Manlove, State Election Commissioner.  “We are proud to offer a wide range of services and information to voters, which they can access whenever convenient for them,” added Manlove.

People may also change their political party affiliation at any the Department’s offices. For more information contact:

• 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

Wilmington DE – Delaware does not hold Primary and General Elections in odd numbered years. Thus, Delaware does not have a General Election on November 3, 2015.

Delaware will hold a Presidential Primary on April 26, 2016, a Primary Election on September 13, 2016 and a General Election on November 8, 2016.

Visit the Department of Elections web site for information about elections and voting, and the iVote portal to register to vote, update your registration and other services.