DE · 2026 midterms
Early voting in Delaware
Oct 22 – Nov 1, 2026
Registration in Delaware closed on Oct 10, 2026. Confirm you are still on the rolls.
Quick answers for Delaware
Short, sourced answers to common questions. If something looks off, trust the official site.
Last checked Oct 10, 2026
When can I vote early in Delaware?
Early voting runs Oct 22, 2026 through Nov 1, 2026. Hours and sites are set locally.
Is it too late to register in Delaware?
Registration closed on Oct 10, 2026. Use the official election site to check whether you are still registered and what you can do next.
Do I need ID to vote in Delaware?
You'll be asked for ID, but it can be non-photo: a Delaware license or ID, or a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck or government document with your name and address. If you don't have one, poll workers can verify your registration and you can still vote.
Can college students vote where they go to school in Delaware?
Delaware students away at school can stay registered at home and vote absentee. Out-of-state students at Delaware schools can register in Delaware if they live here. Delaware's ID can be non-photo, so a document with your name and address works. Request your absentee ballot early: Delaware only promises to mail ballots through Oct 30.
When is the mail ballot request deadline in Delaware?
Request your mail ballot by Oct 30, 2026. Oct 30 is the deadline for the Department to MAIL absentee ballots, so apply well before then.
When does my mail ballot have to arrive in Delaware?
Your ballot must be received by Nov 3, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Must reach your county Department of Elections office by 8 PM Election Day.
Can I track my ballot in Delaware?
Use Delaware's ballot tracker to see when your ballot was sent, received, and accepted.
Can I take a photo of my ballot in Delaware?
No Delaware law addresses ballot selfies either way. Check with your county, and don't photograph other voters.
Can I vote with a felony record in Delaware?
Once you've fully finished your sentence (unpaid fines or restitution don't count against you), you can vote again. The exceptions are murder or manslaughter (except vehicular homicide), bribery or public-corruption crimes, and sexual offenses, which bar you unless you're pardoned.
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Dates move and counties set hours inside these windows. Before you make the trip, confirm with Delaware's election office.
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