2026 voter guide
DE
How to vote in Delaware in 2026
Every deadline, rule, and official link — kept simple. When you're ready, build a personal plan with calendar reminders in about a minute.
Key dates
- State Primary
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- General Election
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026
- Register online by
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Register by mail by
- Saturday, October 10, 2026(postmarked)
- Register in person by
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Request a mail ballot by
- Friday, October 30, 2026
Deadlines shown are for the November 3, 2026 general election.
Subscribe to these deadlines
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Register to vote
Online: The fourth Saturday before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked by the fourth Saturday before Election Day. In person: The fourth Saturday before Election Day.
Online — the fastest way
A few minutes on the official site.
By mail
Print, sign, and mail the National Mail Voter Registration Form.
In person
At your local election office or DMV.
Already registered? Double-check.
Vote by mail
Delaware requires an approved excuse to vote by mail. Received 4 days before Election Day
Returning it: Received by 8pm on Election Day.
Vote in person
Early voting
OfferedEarly voting runs Thursday, October 22 through Sunday, November 1, 2026 (closed Sunday, October 25) at any early voting site in your county.
On Election Day — Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — vote at your assigned polling place or vote center.
On your 2026 ballot
No statewide measures are certified for Delaware's 2026 ballot yet — states keep adding them through early September.
All 2026 ballot measures, state by state →
Statewide measures only, from Ballotpedia's certified list (checked Jul 6, 2026). Local measures appear on your county sample ballot.
Quick answers
Can I register to vote online in Delaware?
Yes — Delaware has official online registration (deadline: Saturday, October 10, 2026 for the general election). It usually takes a few minutes.
Do I need an excuse to vote by mail?
Yes — Delaware requires an approved excuse (like being away, illness, or disability) to vote by mail.
Can I register on Election Day?
No — same-day registration isn't available in Delaware, so the advance deadline is the one that counts. Online: The fourth Saturday before Election Day. By mail: Postmarked by the fourth Saturday before Election Day. In person: The fourth Saturday before Election Day.
When are the 2026 elections?
State Primary: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Turn this into your plan
Three questions, then every Delaware deadline lands on your calendar with reminders.
Make your voting planCompiled from official state sources, vote.gov, and Ballotpedia (2026 calendars). Rules occasionally change — when it matters, confirm with the Delaware election office. Found an error? Tell us.