Voting in Delaware

To register to vote in Delaware, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a resident of Delaware
- Be at least 18 years old, or turning 18 by the general election
- Not have been adjudged mentally incompetent. Adjudged mentally incompetent refers to a specific finding in a judicial guardianship or equivalent proceeding, based on clear and convincing evidence that the individual has a severe cognitive impairment which precludes exercise of basic voting judgment.
- Not have been convicted of a felony or have completed your sentence
- Not have been convicted of a disqualifying felony or have been convicted and pardoned

You must register to vote at least by the fourth Saturday before the general or primary election you wish to vote in or at least 10 days before the special election you wish to vote in.

Delaware does not offer Election Day registration, so be sure to submit your voter registration before the deadline.

You can pre-register to vote in Delaware when you are 16 years old.

Delaware does restore the right to vote upon completion of sentence, with the exception of certain felonies that require a pardon in order to vote, such as murder or manslaughter, sexual offenses, and offenses against public administration involving bribery or improper influence or abuse of office.

If you have a past conviction, learn more about your eligibility to vote here.