Election scheduling rules
When should local and special elections be held? 17 bills.
- Open now
- 9
- Coming back
- 5
- Became law
- 0
- Stopped
- 3
May return next session
May return next session 5
- Filed for next sessionFilling vacancies in county and city governing bodiesIn committee
- Must be reintroduced next sessionAn act to amend title 15 of the delaware code relating to primary electionsPassed first chamber
- Must be reintroduced next sessionAllow municipalities to opt in to providing advance voting on Saturdays for municipal electionsPassed both chambers
- Must be reintroduced next sessionConsolidation and scheduling of general elections; joint subcommittee to studyPassed both chambers
- Must be reintroduced next sessionJoint subcommittee to study consolidation and schedulingPassed both chambers
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Elections, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 31, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
Other fights over Elections
Election administration control
Who manages elections and what safeguards prevent interference?
16 bills
Voter information access
How are voters notified about candidates, dates, and redistricting?
15 bills · 7 became law
Ballot counting rules
When do mailed ballots count and how are votes tabulated?
13 bills
Voter eligibility standards
What proof of identity or citizenship is required to register and vote?
11 bills
Election funding sources
Should public funds or private donations finance elections and campaigns?
7 bills