Voting in
Delaware

DEUpdated February 1, 2026

Your Voting Cheat Sheet

Delaware offers no-excuse absentee voting and early voting during the 10 days preceding Election Day. Voter registration closes 24 days before the election. No photo ID is required at the polls for most voters.

Online Reg AvailableNo-Excuse AbsenteeNo ID Required

Upcoming Elections in Delaware

General

2026 Federal Midterm General Election

Nationwide

The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.

Key Races
  • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
  • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
  • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
  • +3 more
249 days away

Registration Deadlines

225 days until earliest deadline
OnlineOctober 10, 2026
By MailOctober 10, 2026
In PersonOctober 10, 2026
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Quick Facts

Online Registration
Yes
Same-Day Registration
No
Voter ID Required
No
No-Excuse Absentee
Yes

Voter ID Requirements

Delaware does not require photo ID to vote. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show ID if they did not provide it during registration.

Early Voting

StartsOctober 24, 2026
EndsNovember 1, 2026

Absentee / Mail-In Voting

No-Excuse Absentee Yes
Request DeadlineOctober 30, 2026
Return DeadlineNovember 3, 2026

Election Day Polling Hours

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Election Day: November 3, 2026

Key Facts

  • No-excuse absentee voting is available to all registered voters
  • Early voting is available for 10 days before Election Day
  • No photo ID requirement for most voters
  • Registration deadline is 24 days before the election
  • Delaware offers online voter registration

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