News · DE
Wilmington council votes to raise parking-space fines
Elections and votingThe City Council voted to increase fines for saving parking spaces in Wilmington.
The Ballot Delaware DeskOct 5, 2026
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The Ballot Delaware Desk
Nonpartisan election coverage for Delaware
The Ballot Delaware Desk tracks who is running in Delaware, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
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News · DE
Delaware governor vetoes emergency powers bill
Elections and votingThe governor rejected a state of emergency measure whose proposed rules would not have applied to him.
The Ballot Delaware DeskOct 3, 2026
Candidate profile · DE
Candidate profile: Claire Snyder-Hall
Elections and votingDemocrat Claire Snyder-Hall is the incumbent candidate for Delaware House District 14 in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 30, 2026
Candidate profile · DE
Candidate profile: Kevin Hensley in Delaware House District 9
Elections and votingRepublican incumbent Kevin Hensley is running in Delaware’s uncontested 2026 general election for House District 9.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 29, 2026
News · DE
What to know about Delaware’s 2026 elections
Elections and votingDelaware voters will elect a U.S. senator, a U.S. House member and an attorney general on Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 27, 2026
News · DE
Council member files county tax assessment complaint
Economy and jobsA Wilmington City Council member has asked the county to review a tax assessment through its complaint process.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 24, 2026
News · DE
Delaware court rules Spadola can keep Wilmington seat
Elections and votingThe Court of Chancery sided with Wilmington Councilman James Spadola in his dispute with the rest of the City Council.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 21, 2026
News · DE
Chancery Court backs Wilmington councilman in seat fight
Elections and votingThe Delaware Court of Chancery ruled for a Wilmington city councilman in a dispute over whether he could remain in office.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 20, 2026
News · DE
Delaware governor signs HB 381 on data breach rules
Elections and votingHB 381 tightens Delaware’s data breach rules and limits safe harbors associated with HIPAA and GLBA.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 18, 2026
Race preview · DE
Nnamdi Chukwuocha is sole candidate in House District 1
Elections and votingDemocratic incumbent Nnamdi Chukwuocha is the only candidate in Delaware’s uncontested House District 1 race.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 16, 2026
News · DE
CCRRD starts referendum effort over Wilmington ordinances
Elections and votingThe group is gathering signatures while a lawsuit challenges emergency provisions attached to two data center ordinances.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 14, 2026
Explainer · DE
Voter guide to Delaware’s 2026 primary
Elections and votingDelaware voters should confirm the primary date, registration rules, ballot and voting instructions before making a plan.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 12, 2026
Explainer · DE
Voter guide: Delaware 2026 general election
Elections and votingDelaware voters can prepare by checking the election calendar, reviewing their ballot and confirming how they will register and vote.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 10, 2026
Explainer · DE
Delaware 2026 primary voter guide
Elections and votingDelaware voters should check key deadlines, registration details and their ballot before participating in the 2026 primary.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · DE
Candidate profile: Dexter Bland for U.S. Senate
Elections and votingIndependent Dexter Bland is among 12 candidates listed for Delaware’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election.
The Ballot Delaware DeskSep 4, 2026