Delaware Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the Delaware Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when Delaware elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with Delaware elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of Delaware.
Delaware Federal and State Elections
Tue Sep 15, 2026 - Delaware Congressional and State Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Last Date to Change Party Affiliation by
Fri May 29, 2026 11:55PM - Received by
Sat Aug 22, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Fri Sep 11, 2026 12:00PM - In-Person Request by
Mon Sep 14, 2026 12:00PM - Request for Email, Online or Fax Ballot by
Mon Sep 14, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Sep 15, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingNo early voting on Sep 6 or 7. Check Delaware Department of Elections for locations, dates and times of early voting sites in your county.
From Wed Sep 2, 2026 to Sun Sep 13, 2026
Delaware Local Elections
Tue May 12, 2026 - Delaware School Board Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byDate to be confirmed
Sat Apr 18, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Fri May 8, 2026 12:00PM - In-Person Request by
Mon May 11, 2026 12:00PM - Request for Email, Online or Fax Ballot by
Mon May 11, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue May 12, 2026 8:00PM
Early Voting Available
Early VotingCheck Delaware Department of Elections for locations, dates and times of early voting sites in your county.
From Sat May 2, 2026 to Sun May 10, 2026
Delaware Federal and State Elections
Tue Sep 15, 2026 - Delaware Congressional and State Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Aug 31, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Fri Sep 11, 2026 - Request for Email, Online or Fax Ballot by
Mon Sep 14, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue Sep 15, 2026 8:00PM
Delaware Local Elections
Tue May 12, 2026 - Delaware School Board Elections
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byMon Apr 27, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
- Request for Postal Ballot by
Fri May 8, 2026 - Request for Email, Online or Fax Ballot by
Mon May 11, 2026 12:00PM
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Received byTue May 12, 2026 8:00PM
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