Voting in Delaware
U.S. Senate and Governor
Statewide races every Delaware voter sees. Candidates are listed in the order of the official source, with party as printed.
U.S. Senate
- Chris Coons · Democratic
- Michael "Dr. Mike" Katz · Republican
Governor
No race for Governor in Delaware this year.
Source: Delaware Department of Elections, General Election 11/3/2026 Candidate List. Write-in candidates not shown. Your county's sample ballot has every race.
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Register by Saturday, Oct. 10 (4th Saturday before the election), online at ivote.de.gov, by mail, or in person.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Oct. 22 to Oct. 24 and Oct. 26 to Oct. 27, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Only voters with an approved reason (excuse required), as listed on the absentee ballot application.
Request by: Friday, Oct. 30 (last day to request a ballot to be mailed).
Return by: Must be received by the Department of Elections by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
ID to vote in person
Photo ID not required. Poll workers ask for proof of identity; voters without it sign an Affirmation of Voter Identity and vote.
Note: Specific absentee excuse reasons were not listed on the fetched pages.
From the Delaware Department of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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