Delaware 2026 primary voter guide

Delaware voters preparing for the 2026 primary should focus on four tasks: check the election calendar, review registration information, find the correct ballot and make a voting plan. Confirm each detail with Delaware election officials before relying on it.

Key dates to check

Start by recording the primary date and the hours when voting will be open. Then check the voter registration deadline and the deadline for making any permitted changes to a registration record.

Voters considering a method other than voting at a polling place on primary day should look for additional dates. These may include deadlines to request or return a ballot and dates for any in-person voting period offered for the election. Do not assume that an application deadline and a ballot-return deadline are the same.

Keep the dates together in a calendar or written voting plan. When checking a deadline, note whether it refers to when a form must be submitted, received or completed. Voters using mail should leave time for delivery rather than treating the final deadline as a mailing date unless election officials specifically describe it that way.

What will be on the ballot

The contests and candidate names should be reviewed on an official sample ballot before voting. A sample ballot can help a voter identify each office, read the candidate list and avoid encountering an unfamiliar contest for the first time while casting a ballot.

This guide is not tied to one race or candidate. No candidate positions are included. Voters comparing candidates should use direct campaign statements, public records and other clearly identified information, while keeping factual reporting separate from campaign claims.

Before using a sample ballot, make sure it matches the voter’s registration and voting location. Ask Delaware election officials which ballot applies if there is any uncertainty. Check again close to the primary in case official ballot information has been updated.

Registration checklist

Verify that the registration record is active and that the voter’s name and home address are correct. A person who has moved, changed a name or has questions about a registration record should contact election officials before the applicable deadline.

Also confirm which party rules apply to the primary. Do not assume that registering to vote automatically makes every primary ballot available. Ask election officials whether party registration affects ballot access and whether any deadline applies to a party change.

First-time voters should complete these checks early enough to correct a problem. Save any confirmation page, email or document received after submitting a registration form or update.

Make a voting plan

Choose an officially permitted voting method and confirm its requirements. For in-person voting, check the correct location, voting hours and any identification instructions. For another permitted method, review the application, completion and return steps separately.

Voters who need language, mobility or other assistance should ask election officials what support is offered and how to arrange it. Anyone helping another voter should also confirm the rules governing assistance.

Before primary day, write down the voting location, hours and a contact number for election officials. Bring only the materials allowed at the voting place. After completing a ballot, follow all official instructions so that every required step is finished by the deadline.