Voter Tools
2026 Election Dates
Primary, General, early voting, registration deadlines, and absentee ballot dates for Delaware's 2026 election cycle.
Primary Election
Tuesday, Sept 15
Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Only registered voters of participating parties may vote.
General Election
Tuesday, Nov 3
Polls open 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.
All registered voters may vote.
Primary Election — Sept 15, 2026
All times Eastern (local).
Voter Registration
Sat, Aug 22 — Last day to register to vote in the primary.
Already registered with a party? You can update your registration online at iVote.de.gov.
Want to change party affiliation? You needed to do that by May 29, 2026.
Absentee Ballots
- Fri, Sept 11 — Last day DOE mails absentee ballots.
- Mon, Sept 14 at noon — Last day DOE issues absentee ballots.
- Tue, Sept 15 by 8 p.m. — Voted absentee ballots must be received by the County DOE office.
Early Voting
Open at designated early voting sites in each county. Confirm locations on elections.delaware.gov.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Wed, Sept 2 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Thu, Sept 3 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Fri, Sept 4 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sat, Sept 5 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sun, Sept 6 | closed |
| Mon, Sept 7 | closed (Labor Day) |
| Tue, Sept 8 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Wed, Sept 9 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Thu, Sept 10 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Fri, Sept 11 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sat, Sept 12 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sun, Sept 13 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
General Election — Nov 3, 2026
All times Eastern (local).
Voter Registration
Sat, Oct 10 — Last day to register to vote in the general election.
Register or update online at iVote.de.gov, by mail, at a DMV office, or in person at your County Department of Elections office.
Absentee Ballots
- Fri, Oct 30 — Last day DOE mails absentee ballots.
- Mon, Nov 2 at noon — Last day DOE issues absentee ballots.
- Tue, Nov 3 by 8 p.m. — Voted absentee ballots must be received by the County DOE office.
Early Voting
Open at designated early voting sites in each county. Confirm locations on elections.delaware.gov.
| Date | Hours |
|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sun, Oct 25 | closed |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Candidate Filing
Filing deadline for the September 15, 2026 Primary was Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at noon. Candidates may withdraw without forfeiting filing fees through Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Considering a run? See how to file →
Dates are from the official Delaware 2026 Election Calendar published by the Department of Elections (v. 12/11/2025). Always verify with the Department before relying on a deadline. For voter registration status, polling location, and absentee ballot requests, use the official lookup tool at iVote.de.gov.