REGISTER AND vote

IT'S YOUR RIGHT AND RESPONSIBILITY

You have a voice in matters that affect you. But if you want your voice to be heard, you must register and vote.

TO REGISTER ONLINE:

Go to the iVOTE.DE.gov registration page and follow the instructions.

TO REGISTER BY MAIL:

Complete this form and mail it along with any required information to:

the Department of Elections - Sussex County Office

119 Race Street

Georgetown, DE 19947

302-856-5367

302-856-5082 fax

TO REVIEW YOUR REGISTRATION, request an absentee ballot, check the status of your absentee ballot or find your polling location:

Go to iVOTE.DE.gov.

Your Vote is your Voice, and it Can Make a Difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW TO VOTE IN DELAWARE

How can I cast my vote in Delaware?

You have three options:

Early Voting: For the first time, Delware will offer voting in person prior to Election Day for at least ten days before Primary, General and Special Elections, with the last day the Sunday before Election Day.
Election Day Voting: You may vote in person at your assigned Polling Place.
Absentee Voting: If you are unable to vote in person, you may vote by absentee ballot before Election Day for any reason listed on the absentee ballot application.

Where do I vote in person?

Early Voting: Voting Centers will be open at least 10 days prior to the Primary and General Elections. Voters may vote at any center within the county in which they reside.

Election Day: Vote at the assigned polling place shown on your Polling Place Card, your record at iVote.de.gov or your county elections office. Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Does Delaware require a photo ID to vote in state and federal elections?

No, Delawareans do not need a photo ID to vote in federal and state elections. But showing an ID can expedite the voter check-in process.
If a voter does not show identification, but is present in their correct polling place and appears on the poll list, the voter must fill out a form, called an “Affirmation of Voter Identity,” and then be permitted to vote.

Can I take my children with me to vote?

You may take children 17 years old and younger with you when voting.

For further information: iVote.de.gov

What are the steps to take to register to vote in Delaware?

If you are new to Delaware and go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to register your car and/or get a DE driver’s license, you are automatically registered to vote in DE. You will receive a follow-up letter from the Sussex County Department of Elections informing you that you have been registered to vote. The letter will also ask you with which party you wish to affiliate. You are given several ways to respond: by mail, phone or online. If you do not respond, you will be classified as NP (No Party).

If you went to the DMV prior to June 2023, you need to register to vote this year. Go online to ivote.de.gov and follow the instructions.

What are the dates and deadlines for voting in 2024 regarding the Primary Election, General Election and Early Voting?

The DE primary is September 10, 2024. You must be registered with a party who has candidates in the Primary Election to vote in the Primary Election.

The General Election is November 5.

Early voting for the Primary Election begins August 28 and runs through September 8. Early voting for the General Election begins October 25 and runs through November 3. The closest early voting site for RD 14 is the Rollins Community Center (the former Lewes Public Library) on Savannah Road in Lewes.

How do I vote Absentee?

To secure an absentee ballot, go to the website ivote.de.gov and follow the instructions. You can also call the Sussex County Department of Elections at 302 856-5367.

What is the website for the Delaware Department of Elections and the Sussex County Department of Elections?

The website for the Sussex County Department of Elections is sussexcountyde.gov/voting.

The website for the Delaware Department of Elections is elections.delaware.gov.

How do I contact the Sussex County Department of Elections?

You can email the Sussex County Department of Elections at votesc@delaware.gov, call them at 302 856-5367 or go to their website at sussexcountyde.gov/voting.

What is an RD and ED?

An RD is a representative district which elects a person to serve in the Delaware House of Representatives. An ED is an election district. Each RD consists of several EDs. RD 14 has 11 EDs. A person’s voting location or polling place is located within their ED.

How is the RD related to the Senate District and the County Council District?

Senate Districts and the County Council Districts are not contiguous with the RDs. That is, they do not necessarily have the same boundary. RD 14 is also located within Senate District 6, however Senate District 6 also includes RD 20 and some parts of RD 4. RD 14 lies within County Council District 3. Parts of Country Council District 3 are also found in RD 20 and RD 4.

How do I find out in which RD and ED I reside?

Go to ivote.de.gov. When the site comes up, enter your home address. Your voting location will come up as well as your RD and ED. To find out your Senate and County Council district, go the bottom of the page where it says “Districts.” Click/tap “show” on the right side of the page. All of your districts will be listed.

How can I attend and participate in an RD 14 Democratic Committee meeting?

The 14th RD Democratic Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Iron Hill Brewery on Route 1 near the entrance to Rehoboth. The meetings are open to all registered Democrats. If you wish to attend, send your email address to committee secretary Cheryl Fruchtman at c.fruchtman@comcast.net.

When I go to vote, what information do I need to take with me?

When you registered to vote, you should have received a postcard in the mail that is your Delaware Polling Place Card. This card is sufficient identification for you to vote. If you do not have the card, you can also present your driver’s license or a bill sent to you with your address on it. Delaware does not require a photo ID in order to vote.

What information may I bring with me into the polling place?

Nothing advocating a specific candidate may be taken into the polling place. This includes: clothing, signs or any printed material.

What is the party registration breakdown in the RD 14?

As of June 1, 2024, the approximate registration of RD 14 voters is:

Democratic 9,064

Republican 6,617

Unaffiliated/No Party 5,126

Other 508

Dear Delaware Millennials:

Are you registered to vote? If not, you’re giving up the opportunity to have your say in important issues of the day.

At a time when many statewide elections are often decided by a few thousand votes, the percentage of 18-year-olds who are registered to vote is under 20 percent in many state. And low turnout means that important local issues are determined by a limited group of voters.

So please exercise your rights and register to vote. And tell your friends and family members. It’s easy to do. Just go to iVote.de.gov and fill out the registration form.