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Voting in Delaware - Ballotpedia
THE BASICS
Voter registration
To vote in Delaware, an individual must meet the following requirements:[2]
The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2021. Click here for the Delaware Department of Elections' page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
Poll times
See also: State poll opening and closing times
In Delaware, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[8]
Absentee voting
See also: Absentee voting
A Delaware voter is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on Election Day for one of the following reasons:[13]
Early voting
Delaware does not permit early voting.
Voting in Delaware - Ballotpedia
THE BASICS
- Delaware permits online voter registration.
- Delaware does not allow no-excuse absentee voting. Early voting is permitted for those who qualify for an absentee ballot.
- All Delaware voters are asked to provide identification at the polls.
Voter registration
To vote in Delaware, an individual must meet the following requirements:[2]
- He or she must be a United States citizen.
- He or she must be a resident of Delaware.
- He or she must be 18 years of age by Election Day.
- He or she must be mentally competent.
- He or she must not be under a felony sentence or convicted of a disqualifying felony.
The following list of accepted ID was current as of April 2021. Click here for the Delaware Department of Elections' page on accepted ID to ensure you have the most current information.
- Delaware Drivers License or State ID
- U. S. Passport
- Signed Polling Place or Social Security Card
- Signed vehicle registration
- Signed credit card with photo
- A similar document that identifies the person by photo or signature
Poll times
See also: State poll opening and closing times
In Delaware, polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote.[8]
Absentee voting
See also: Absentee voting
A Delaware voter is eligible to vote absentee in an election if he or she cannot make it to the polls on Election Day for one of the following reasons:[13]
- The voter is in the public service of the United States or the State of Delaware and is unable to come to the polls.
- Spouses and dependents who live with or accompany public servants of the United States, the State of Delaware, or members of the Uniformed Services are also able to vote by absentee ballot.
- The voter’s work, schooling, or care responsibilities prevents him or her from coming to the polls.
- This applies caretakers, students, and otherwise eligible persons who are incarcerated.
- The voter is sick or temporarily or permanently physically disabled.
- The voter is on vacation.
- The voter’s religious beliefs prevent him or her from coming to the polls.
Early voting
Delaware does not permit early voting.
Voting in Delaware - Ballotpedia
