Delaware

Voting in Delaware

From the state election office’s own website. Each answer shows the official wording it comes from.

Registration deadline

The 2026 General Election voter registration deadline is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Official wording: “The 2026 General Election Voter Registration Deadline is Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.” — state election office, page read October 17, 2026

Register online

You can submit a voter registration application online at the State of Delaware Voter Portal.

Official wording: “online at the State of Delaware [Voter Portal](https://ivote.de.gov)” — state election office, page read October 17, 2026

Early voting

Early voting is offered October 22–November 1, 2026: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. through October 27 and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. from October 28. No early voting October 25.

Official wording: “October 22, 2026 – October 24, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. October 25, 2026 – NO EARLY VOTING October 26, 2026 – October 27, 2026, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. October 28, 2026 – November 1, 2026, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Who can vote by mail

Absentee voting is for registered voters who cannot vote at their polling place on Election Day for a reason listed on the absentee application.

Official wording: “Is unable to vote at their assigned polling place on election day due to a reason listed on the absentee ballot application.” — state election office, page read October 13, 2026

Request a mail ballot by

The last day to request a General Election absentee ballot so that it can be mailed is Friday, October 30, 2026.

Official wording: “The last day to submit a request for a General Election absentee ballot in order for the absentee ballot to be mailed is **Friday, October 30, 2026**.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Mail ballot due

Absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections by the close of polls at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Official wording: “Absentee ballots must be received by the Department of Elections by **Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 by the close of polls at 8 p.m.**, in order to count.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

ID at the polls

Voters may show one ID: a Delaware driver's license or state ID, or a current bill, statement, government check, paycheck or government document showing name and address.

Official wording: “You may show one form of ID, which may be a Delaware Driver's License or State ID Card, or a copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck or other government document that shows your name and address.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

Election Day hours

Polling places are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on General Election Day, November 3, 2026.

Official wording: “Polling Places are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on General Election Day, November 3, 2026.” — state election office, page read October 18, 2026

For anything not listed, and to check your registration, see Delaware’s election office: elections.delaware.gov