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Delaware election dates and voting deadlines for 2026

Delaware 2026 election dates. Check registration deadlines, the early voting schedule, and absentee eligibility. Official sources included.

Next listed election: November 3, 2026

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Registration and ways to vote

Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.

01

Register

Register online, by mail, or at a Department of Elections office. The October 10 Saturday deadline does not shift to Monday. Military and overseas registration has separate rules.

  • In-person registration deadline

    Department offices are open 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. October 10 for registration. This Saturday deadline does not move to Monday.

    Official deadline source
  • Mail registration deadline

    Mailed registration applications must be postmarked by October 10. This Saturday deadline does not move to Monday.

    Official deadline source
  • Online registration deadline

    Online registration closes at 11:59 p.m. October 10. This Saturday deadline does not move to Monday.

    Official deadline source
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Source review: 2026-10-19

02

Vote early

October 22–November 1, 2026, excluding October 25

  • Early voting begins

    Vote October 22–24 and 26–27, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; October 28–November 1, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. There is no early voting October 25.

    Official deadline source
  • Early voting ends

    November 1 is the last early-voting day, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Use an early voting site in your county.

    Official deadline source
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Source review: 2026-10-19

03

Vote by mail

Absentee voting requires a qualifying reason. Use the official eligibility guidance and application rather than assuming no-excuse mail voting. Eligible voters may apply online or submit the absentee statement to their county Department of Elections.

  • Request deadline for a mailed absentee ballot

    October 30 is the last day to request a ballot for delivery by mail. Request earlier to allow return delivery time.

    Official deadline source
  • Final absentee ballot issuance deadline

    The Department stops issuing absentee ballots at noon November 2. Absentee eligibility restrictions apply.

    Official deadline source
  • Absentee ballot receipt deadline

    Your county Department of Elections must receive the voted ballot by 8 p.m. Election Day.

    Official deadline source
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Source review: 2026-10-19

04

Election Day

November 3, 2026. Poll hours: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.

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Source review: 2026-10-19

Date labels compare calendar dates in Eastern time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

How can I find my polling location?

Use the Delaware election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.

Delaware voter information lookup

Use Delaware’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.

  • Check Your Voter Registration Status
  • Check Your Polling Place Location
  • View Your Sample Ballot
  • Check The Status Of Your Absentee Ballot

Who can vote in primaries in Delaware?

Only voters registered with a participating party may vote in that party’s primary. Party-change deadlines apply. Certain automatically registered voters who have not yet chosen a party have a separate affiliation option; consult the official primary guidance.

Page generated: October 19, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.