Voting, on its own, is a critical part of being a citizen of the United States. However, for local elections (such as this one), it is even more important.
The primary election this year is Tuesday, September 15, 2026. You must register to vote by August 22, 2026, in order to vote in the primary election. Learn more about voting in the primary here.
The general election this year is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You must register to vote by October 26, 2026, in order to vote in the general election. Learn more about voting in the general election here.
In order to vote in the 2026 general election, you need to be a registered voter in the state of Delaware. If you're not registered yet, or if you're not sure, Delaware makes the process very easy (and you can do it online).
Who can register to vote? You must meet all three of these requirements:
You are a citizen of the United States, AND
You are a resident of the state of Delaware, AND
You will be 18 years old on or before November 3, 2026.
Go to Delaware's online voter registration system https://ivote.de.gov/VoterView and provide your first name, last name, and date of birth; then, click on "Look Up".