Early voting in the First State kicked off Friday, with the Nov. 5 General Election just 11 days away. The first period of early voting runs through Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, and the second early voting period is Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. RELATED: Independents gain traction …
Independents gain traction among registered voters as early voting approaches
The two early-voting periods for Delaware in the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5 are quickly approaching, and the polling sites have been announced. Delaware launched an early-voting option in 2022, and more than 14,000 people voted early in last month’s primary elections, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. Along with shorter lines, the option allows voters to not …
Less than a week to register to vote in Nov. 5 election
First Staters have until Oct. 12 to register to vote in the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, November 5. Along with the presidential vote, there are key races on the ballot for Delaware governor, U.S. congressmen, Wilmington mayor, several state legislature seats, and more. RELATED: Delaware primary voting: eyes on governor, mayor races Delawareans must register to vote on or …
Challenger asks for recount in House District 36 GOP primary
Challenger Patrick Smith on Wednesday asked for a recount of the vote against incumbent Bryan Shupe in the Republican primary for District 36 in the Delaware House. The key issue: one more absentee vote recorded Wednesday for Shupe and the state’s arithmetic on calling for an automatic recount. Smith said in a statement that he filed a petition Wednesday with …
Planning to vote early? Here’s where to go when
Early voting sites for the September primary will be open over a 12-day period from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, the Delaware Department of Elections announced Wednesday. Delaware voters who are eligible to vote in primary elections may vote in person at any early voting site in their county of residence during the 10-day period prior to the Sept. 10 …
Deadline to register to vote in primaries is Aug. 17
Eligible voters in Delaware have 18 days left to register to vote in the 2024 state primary election. Wednesday, the Department of Elections published a reminder that those who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the September 10 state primary election must register to vote on or before Saturday, Aug. 17 at …
2024 Delaware school board election results
The preliminary results for the 2024 Delaware school board elections are in, and there will be five new faces sworn into their seats this summer. Across state’s 19 school districts, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts. Here are this year’s winners: New Castle County Appoquinimink School District — Incumbent Norman A. Abrams Jr. Colonial School …
Poll workers get significant raises; what do they do?
The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges and clerks – referred to as election officers – will all see a significant spike to their pay. The raises comes a couple weeks after Judge Mark Conner of the Delaware Superior Court ruled in favor of former state attorney …