Delaware election 2026: Primary voter guides, key races and more
Primary elections will take place Tuesday, Sept. 15. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot.
A ''Vote Here'' sign directs voters to a polling place for an election on June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
- 📆 Key voter info: Dates and deadlines | Registering to vote | Closed primaries
- 📬 Mail and absentee ballots: Requesting and returning | Tracking your ballot | Ballot issues
- 📍 Voting in person: Early voting | Polling places
- 🗳️ Races and candidates: U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Attorney general | Treasurer | State Senate | State House | Other local and municipal contests
- ✅ Voter resources
Who is on the ballot in Delaware?
In Delaware, primary elections are only held for races featuring more than one candidate per party. Unopposed candidates advance to the Nov. 3 general election.
Below is a look at who is running for which seat in competitive primaries.
Not sure which state House and Senate district you fall under? Voters can find their district online based on their address.
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U.S. Senate
U.S. House
Attorney general
Treasurer
Delaware General Assembly
The legislative body is comprised of the state Senate and state House, which share the responsibility of crafting legislation, approving the state budget and confirming gubernatorial appointments.
Not sure which state House and Senate district you fall under? Voters can find their district online based on their address.
Delaware state Senate
The Delaware state Senate, the upper house of the General Assembly, is made up of 21 senators who serve four-year terms and are responsible for confirming the governor’s appointments.
Democrats currently control the state Senate, with a 15-6 majority. Here’s who’s running for which district.
Delaware state House
The Delaware state House, the lower house of the General Assembly, is made up of 41 representatives, who serve two-year terms.
Democrats currently control the state House, with a 27-14 majority. Here’s who’s running for which district.
Looking ahead to the general election
Delaware only holds primary elections for races featuring more than one candidate per party. Here’s how that tees up this November’s general election.
Not sure which state House and Senate district you fall under? Voters can find their district online based on their address.
What else is on the ballot?
Local and municipal elections are also taking place across Delaware, some well before the state’s Sept. 15 primary. Here’s a look at who is running for which office.
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