How to Vote in 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.
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.