How to Vote in Delaware

Flag of Delaware
“Liberty and Independence”
Capital: Dover Nickname: The First State Admitted: 1787 (1st state) Electoral Votes: 3
State Bird: Blue Hen State Flower: Peach Blossom
Registration Deadline 24 days before Election Day
Voter ID Required Non-photo ID accepted
Early Voting Yes
Absentee / Mail-In No-excuse
Polling Hours 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Electoral Votes 3

Voter Registration in Delaware

The voter registration deadline in Delaware is 24 days before Election Day.

Delaware offers online voter registration.

Delaware has automatic voter registration — eligible citizens are registered automatically through state agencies (e.g., DMV).

In Delaware, eligible residents can pre-register to vote at age 16.

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Voter ID Requirements in Delaware

Delaware requires Non-photo ID accepted identification to vote.

Early Voting in Delaware

Yes — Delaware offers early voting.

Begins 10 days before Election Day at designated early voting locations

Absentee & Mail-In Voting in Delaware

Absentee and mail-in voting in Delaware: No-excuse.

Any registered voter may request an absentee ballot without providing a reason

Polling Hours in Delaware

Polls in Delaware are open 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Voting Rights & Restoration in Delaware

Felony voting rights in Delaware: After completion of sentence.

After You Vote in Delaware

Your vote matters — and you have the right to confirm it was received and counted.

Track your ballot: Visit the Delaware Secretary of State elections website to check the status of your ballot.
Verify your registration: Confirm your voter registration is still active at CanIVote.org or Vote.org.
Voted by mail? Use USPS Informed Delivery to track your ballot envelope in transit.
Provisional ballot? Keep your receipt — most states let you check its status online within 7–10 days.
Need help? Call the Election Protection Hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
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