Delaware City, Delaware Public Records

Delaware residents can register to vote online through the Delaware State Election Commissioner's website at https://ivote.de.gov, which offers online registration, voter record updates, polling place lookup, and sample ballot viewing. The voter registration deadline is the fourth Saturday prior to any election, 24 days before Election Day. A valid Delaware driver's license or state ID number is required for online registration. Municipal elections for Mayor and City Council are held in the city, with the Mayor serving a four-year term and four Council members serving staggered four-year terms. The next municipal election is scheduled for 2025, with voting typically held in April. Municipal election information, candidate filings, and local ballot questions are posted at Delaware City Hall and on the city's website. Residents vote at their assigned polling place, which can be found using the Delaware Voter Information Portal at https://ivote.de.gov by entering name and date of birth or address. Delaware makes certain election records publicly accessible under 15 Del. C. § 1701 et seq, including voter registration lists available for purchase for lawful election purposes, campaign finance reports filed with the State Election Commissioner searchable at https://cfrs.elections.delaware.gov/, candidate and committee registration, and certified election results by precinct. Delaware does not have gubernatorial or U.S. Senate elections in 2026. Residents can request absentee ballots through the New Castle County Department of Elections for reasons including absence from the county on Election Day, illness, physical disability, religious observance, or employment obligations; online absentee ballot applications are available at https://ivote.de.gov. Delaware also offers no-excuse early voting at designated locations beginning the Friday ten days before Election Day through the Sunday immediately before Election Day, expanding access beyond traditional Election Day polling.