2026 Delaware Elections

Key 2026 state and federal election dates for Delaware, plus voter registration and absentee resources.

22 days away

Next election in Delaware

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2026Tuesday

General Election

In-person early voting: October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026; Delaware offers in-person early voting for about 10 days before Election Day, ending the Saturday beforehand, at designated vote centers.

Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)

Voter registration deadline: October 10, 2026; Voter registration closes 24 days before the election; Delaware has no same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed): October 27, 2026; Delaware moved to no-excuse absentee voting; ballot applications should be submitted about a week before Election Day.
Mail ballot return: Must be received by November 3, 2026; Absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Key dates

State & Federal Elections

Early voting, mail ballot, and registration deadlines below are calculated from Delaware's standing rules for each election date. Always confirm with your county election office.

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In-person early voting
September 5, 2026 – September 13, 2026
Delaware offers in-person early voting for about 10 days before Election Day, ending the Saturday beforehand, at designated vote centers.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
August 22, 2026
Voter registration closes 24 days before the election; Delaware has no same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
September 8, 2026
Delaware moved to no-excuse absentee voting; ballot applications should be submitted about a week before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by September 15, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
22 days away
General Election
NOV03
2026Tuesday
In-person early voting
October 24, 2026 – November 1, 2026
Delaware offers in-person early voting for about 10 days before Election Day, ending the Saturday beforehand, at designated vote centers.
Registration & mail ballot deadlines (3)
Voter registration deadline
October 10, 2026
Voter registration closes 24 days before the election; Delaware has no same-day registration.
Mail ballot request (no excuse needed)
October 27, 2026
Delaware moved to no-excuse absentee voting; ballot applications should be submitted about a week before Election Day.
Mail ballot return
Must be received by November 3, 2026
Absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

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Delaware Family Policy Council is an independent Family Policy Alliance state ally working on legislation, voter education, and family policy in Delaware.

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