{"id":351416,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/delaware-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2024-04-23T14:40:15","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T19:40:15","slug":"delaware-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/delaware-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"Delaware Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\" style=\"background-image:url(https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203160\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-de\/voting-states-banners-bkg_voting-de.jpg?_i=AA)\" class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746126056\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Delaware_1318db4ca\/voting-states-maps-Delaware_1318db4ca.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">Voting in Delaware<\/div>\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203334\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg\/voting-hdr_voting-logo-white-bg.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"Your Voice. Your Rights. Your Vote.\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-logo\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">Delaware Voting Guide<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Delaware Voting Guide<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/christie-nicholson-j-d\/\">Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/steven-ellison-esq\/\">Steven Ellison, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            April 23, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>Welcome to FindLaw&#8217;s Delaware Voter Guide. We\u2019ll discuss voter eligibility, voter registration deadlines, early voting, and unique accommodations for Delaware voters. We\u2019ll explain what to do if you see illegal activity occurring at the Delaware polling places and provide essential information regarding the state\u2019s voting rights and registration requirements. Learn everything you need to know about voting in Delaware.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<p>Delaware&#8217;s voting laws have changed recently. On October 7, 2022, the Delaware Supreme Court ruled that the state&#8217;s vote-by-mail system and same-day registration statutes were unconstitutional. It\u2019s essential for voters in Delaware to review the state\u2019s election process.&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<h2>Who is eligible to vote in Delaware?<\/h2>\r\n<p>In Delaware, you must meet specific requirements to participate in local elections.<\/p>\r\n<p>These requirements include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>You are a U.S. citizen<\/li>\r\n<li>You are a resident of Delaware<\/li>\r\n<li>You\u2019re at least 18 years old on Election Day<\/li>\r\n<li>You are a registered voter<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>To confirm your voter eligibility, visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elections.delaware.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>You&nbsp;can&nbsp;register and vote if you are homeless or lack a permanent address. Election officials will demand that you provide a mailing address or a description of where you sleep at night. For example, if you are staying at a shelter, you can give the name and address of the shelter when you register to vote.<\/p>\r\n<p>In Delaware, you&nbsp;can&#8217;t&nbsp;register and vote if the courts have deemed you mentally incompetent in a court proceeding. The State of Delaware also prohibits felons from voting. Once you complete your sentence, you can ask election officials to reinstate your voter registration.<\/p>\r\n<p>Delaware also disallows people who have committed certain disqualifying felony crimes from ever voting again. Disqualifying crimes include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Murder or manslaughter (not vehicular homicide)<\/li>\r\n<li>Felony offense against public administration (for example, bribery, improper influence, abuse of office)<\/li>\r\n<li>Felony sexual offense<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>People who commit these crimes can only vote if the Governor pardons them.<\/p>\r\n<p>Call the <a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/locations.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of the State Election Commissioner<\/a> at&nbsp;(302) 739-4277&nbsp;if you have questions about your eligibility and whether your prior crime was a disqualifying felony.<\/p>\r\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\r\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        \n                        \n\n<div class=\"generalCardContainer\">\n            \n<div\n    class=\"fl-image-card fl-image-card--no-max-width fl-image-card--no-min-height fl-card-with-children fl-latl-card fl-image-card-title-on-image fl-flex fl-flex-column\"\n>\n                    <span class=\"\"\n        >\n\n            <div class=\"fl-image-card-image-wrapper fl-image-card-image-wrapper-default\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\n                     src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203337\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-VoteHere\/voting-VoteHere.jpg?_i=AA\"\n                     alt=\"\"\n                ><\/img>\n                                    <span class=\"fl-eyebrow fl-image-card-eyebrow\">POLLING PLACE FINDER<\/span>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/span>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-image-card-content fl-flex-basis-100\">\n                    <h2>Where Do I Vote?<\/h2>\n<p>Delaware\u2019s polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for general, special, and primary elections. Visit the state\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/elections\/votinglocations.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Elections Office<\/a>&nbsp;to look up your polling location. You can also call the local Board of Elections to find nearby voting locations.<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <div\n            class=\"fl-latl-card-footer fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\"\n        >\n                    <a class=\"fl-latl-card-footer-link fl-text-lg-medium fl-flex fl-items-center fl-justify-center\" href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/elections\/votinglocations.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\n                <span>FIND OUT WHERE TO VOTE<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-section fl-how-it-works\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-text-center\">How To Register in Delaware<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"fl-text-center\"><p>There are several ways to register to vote in Delaware. This includes registering:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-how-it-works-cards grid fl-mt30\">\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203342\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-in-person\/voting-howToRegister-in-person.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        In Person\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can register to vote at the State Election Commissioner&#8217;s Office and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/voter\/votereg.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Voter Registration - Delaware.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">other government offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203367\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-online2\/voting-online2.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        Online\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>You can use the online registration system to register to vote by visiting&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ivote.de.gov\/voterview\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Registering Online - DE.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">ivote.de.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203386\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-dmv\/voting-howToRegister-dmv.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        At the DMV\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Register at the DMV when applying for or renewing your Driver&#8217;s License or State ID Card.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"fl-icon-card\">\n                                        <div\n                        class=\"fl-icon-card-icon\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-icon\"\n                    >\n                        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1749203391\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-howToRegister-mail\/voting-howToRegister-mail.svg?_i=AA\"\n                                                        class=\"fl-icon-card-image\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            loading=\"lazy\"\n                        \/>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <h2\n                        class=\"fl-h3 fl-icon-card-title\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-title\"\n                    >\n                        By Mail\n                    <\/h2>\n                    <div\n                        class=\"fl-text-lg fl-icon-card-description\"\n                        data-testid=\"icon-card-description\"\n                    >\n                        <p>Fill out&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/voter\/pdfs\/VoterRegApplication.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Voter Registration Application - Delaware.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">the form<\/a>&nbsp;and send it to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/locations.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Elector Locations - Delaware.gov\" rel=\"noopener\">department office in your county<\/a>&nbsp;along with&nbsp;a copy of your ID.<\/p>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h2>When is Delaware&#8217;s voter registration deadline?<\/h2>\r\n<p>To vote in the next election, you must register before the deadline.<\/p>\r\n<p>The deadlines for Delaware\u2019s voter registration are as follows:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>By Mail<\/b>:<b> <\/b>24 days before Election Day<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Online\/In Person\/Faxed:<\/b>&nbsp;24 days before Election Day<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>See the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/public\/calendar\/pdfs\/2024ElectionCalendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delaware election calendar<\/a>&nbsp;for the year you wish to vote.<\/p>\r\n<h2>How do I request an absentee ballot in Delaware?<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you cannot make it to the polling place on Election Day, you can submit an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/voter\/absentee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Affidavit for Absentee Ballot<\/a>&nbsp;to vote absentee.<\/p>\r\n<p>You must provide a reason for absentee voting. Acceptable reasons include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Temporarily disabled or sick<\/li>\r\n<li>Military service<\/li>\r\n<li>Business or occupation<\/li>\r\n<li>Providing care for a dependent person<\/li>\r\n<li>School<\/li>\r\n<li>Incarcerated for a crime other than a felony or disqualifying crime<\/li>\r\n<li>Away from the polling place on Election Day<\/li>\r\n<li>Religion<\/li>\r\n<li>Temporarily residing outside the U.S.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>You can complete the&nbsp;Absentee Ballot Application&nbsp;online, or you can&nbsp;print out the statement&nbsp;and mail it. You can also ask the Department of Elections to send you a form or get one at the Department&#8217;s office in your county.<\/p>\r\n<p>Election officials must receive your application request at least four days before the election. Be mindful of the schedule for special elections.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What do I need to bring to the polls in Delaware?<\/h2>\r\n<p>All Delaware voters must provide identification at the polls. It does not have to be a photo ID.<\/p>\r\n<p>Valid forms of identification include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>A Delaware driver&#8217;s license<\/li>\r\n<li>A state ID card<\/li>\r\n<li>A passport<\/li>\r\n<li>Social security card<\/li>\r\n<li>Vehicle registration<\/li>\r\n<li>Signed credit card with a photo<\/li>\r\n<li>Other forms of identification that include a photo or signature<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>Provisional ballots<\/h3>\r\n<p>If you do not have proof of identity with you, you must sign an Affidavit of Affirmation that you are the person listed on the election district record. You will then receive a provisional ballot.<\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure your provisional ballot counts:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Be sure you are at the correct polling place. Delaware does not count provisional ballots cast in the wrong precinct.<\/li>\r\n<li>Be sure your Affidavit is complete.<\/li>\r\n<li>In a primary election, vote on the correct party ballot. You will receive the ballot indicating your political party affiliation.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>What special accommodations are available?<\/h2>\r\n<p>Delaware is committed to ensuring that every citizen can vote. It provides accessible polling places, accessible voting machines, assistance at the polls upon request, and access to absentee ballots for voters who require them.<\/p>\r\n<p>Voters with disabilities who need special assistance should inform the Election Officers at their polling station that they need help. They can ask a poll worker for help or bring someone with them.<\/p>\r\n<p>If your polling place is inaccessible,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/locations.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact the Department of Elections<\/a>&nbsp;or call (302) 577-3464.<\/p>\r\n<h2>What should I do if I see something illegal at the polls?<\/h2>\r\n<p>If you see something suspicious at the polling place, report it as soon as possible.<\/p>\r\n<p>Report complaints to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/locations.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Elections in your county<\/a>&nbsp;if you:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Believe you witnessed a violation of voting law or voter fraud<\/li>\r\n<li>Experienced harassment or intimidation outside or inside your polling place<\/li>\r\n<li>Could not vote at the polls or could not get a provisional ballot.<\/li>\r\n<li>Did not get the assistance you needed to vote in violation of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eac.gov\/about\/help-america-vote-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Help America Vote Act<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>They will forward the complaint to the State Election Commissioner. You can also report election violations to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Department of Justice<\/a>&nbsp;at 1-800-253-3931.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>How Can a Delaware Civil Rights Lawyer Help?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you believe someone has violated your voting rights, contact a&nbsp;Delaware&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/civil-rights\/delaware\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">voting rights lawyer.<\/a>&nbsp;They can help explain the voting process in Delaware and protect your civil rights.<\/p>\r\n<p>Your attorney can also provide election information for local primary elections and general elections and answer other questions about how to vote.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"was-this-helpful\">\n    <div\n            class=\"was-this-helpful__question-container\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"was-this-helpful__question\"\n            role=\"group\"\n    >\n        <span\n                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class=\"fl-radio-button-field-label fl-text-sm was-this-helpful__radio-label\"\n                                for=\"was-this-helpful__radio-button--negative-other\"\n                        >Other<\/label>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/fieldset>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"was-this-helpful__form-buttons-container\">\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--positive at-feedback-submit fl-button secondary\"\n                    type=\"submit\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Submit<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n                <button\n                    class=\"was-this-helpful__feedback-button was-this-helpful__feedback-button--cancel fl-button primary disabled\"\n                    type=\"reset\"\n                >\n                    <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Cancel<\/span>\n                    <i\n                        class=\"fa fa-times-circle medium\"\n                        aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                    ><\/i>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message\" role=\"status\">\n        <i class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-icon fa fa-check\"><\/i>\n        <p class=\"was-this-helpful__thank-you-message-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-section-sidebar\">\n        <div class=\"fl-contact-information\">\n    <h2 class=\"fl-h2 fl-contact-information-title\">Additional Information<\/h2>                        <a class=\"fl-text-sm-bold fl-contact-information-organization\" href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Delaware Department of Elections<\/a>\n                <div class=\"fl-text-sm fl-contact-information-address\"><p>905 S. Governors Ave Suite 170<br \/>\nDover DE 19904<\/p>\n<\/div>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Phone:<\/span>(302) 739-4277 <\/p>    <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Fax:<\/span>(302) 739-6794<\/p>            <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Email:<\/span><a href=\"mailto:coe_vote@delaware.gov\">coe_vote@delaware.gov<\/a><\/p>\n        <p class=\"fl-text-sm fl-no-margin\"><span class=\"fl-contact-information-label fl-bold-text\">Web:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/elections.delaware.gov\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"fl-free-text-component fl-free-text-component-light fl-free-text-component-\">\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n                    <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-no-margin fl-text-center\">Delaware Voting Resources<\/h2>\n                <p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\">Your vote counts. 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