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Delaware
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Ballot measure · Information incompleteEarly in-person voting amendment: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.
This would put early in-person voting into the state constitution. It says early voting must happen for 10 calendar days before general elections, primary elections for offices decided at the general election, and special elections that fill a vacancy in the General Assembly.
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Early in-person voting amendment: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.
This would put early in-person voting into the state constitution. It says early voting must happen for 10 calendar days before general elections, primary elections for offices decided at the general election, and special elections that fill a vacancy in the General Assembly.
Official ballot wording
Section 1. Amend § 1, Article V of the Delaware Constitution by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 1. Time and manner of holding general election. (a) The general election shall be held biennially on the Tuesday next after the first Monday in the month of November, November and shall be by ballot; but the General Assembly may by law prescribe the means, methods, and instruments of voting so as best to secure secrecy and the independence of the voter, preserve the freedom and purity of elections, and prevent fraud, corruption, and intimidation thereat. (b) Early, in-person voting must occur on 10 calendar days before the date established for each of the following elections, including on the Saturday and Sunday immediately before the following elections: (1) The general election under subsection (a) of this Section. (2) A primary election for an office to be decided at the general election under subsection (a) of this Section. (3) A special election which fills a vacancy in the General Assembly.
A YES vote would add this early in-person voting language to the Delaware Constitution.
A NO vote would leave the constitution unchanged on this point.
Financial impact
The only official fiscal note I found for this family of constitutional-amendment measures says costs could occur for ballot preparation, explanatory materials, voter education, programming, and election administration, but the amount is indeterminable and depends on future implementation and the number and complexity of amendments. It says costs are not expected until Fiscal Year 2029 or later.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official legislative text says the amendment would specifically authorize early, in-person voting for general, primary, and certain special elections. The supporting case from the text is that it makes early voting an explicit constitutional right and sets the minimum 10-day period.
Opponents’ strongest case
I did not find an official opposition statement or ballot committee argument on the Department of Elections or legislature pages I reviewed.
Key facts
- First-leg amendment approved March 26, 2026.
- Official constitutional text adds subsection (b) requiring 10 calendar days of early in-person voting.
- The text applies to general elections, primary elections for offices decided at the general election, and special elections filling a vacancy in the General Assembly.
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OfficialDelaware General Assembly chapter text for Chapter 243, SSB 1 for SB 2↗OfficialDelaware fiscal note for HB 440 / constitutional-amendment submission costs↗OfficialDelaware Department of Elections general election page↗Ballot measure · Information incompleteAbsentee voting without an excuse amendment: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.
This would change the constitution so a registered voter has the right to vote by absentee ballot without giving a reason. It also says an absentee request would cover the rest of the election cycle, and it adjusts the oath language for absentee voting.
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Absentee voting without an excuse amendment: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE V OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO VOTING.
This would change the constitution so a registered voter has the right to vote by absentee ballot without giving a reason. It also says an absentee request would cover the rest of the election cycle, and it adjusts the oath language for absentee voting.
Official ballot wording
Section 1. Amend § 4A, Article V of the Delaware Constitution by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 4A. General laws for absentee voting Right to vote by absentee ballot without an excuse. The General Assembly shall enact general laws providing that any qualified elector of this State, duly registered, who shall be unable to appear to cast a ballot at any general election at the regular polling place of the election district in which the qualified elector is registered, because of being in the public service of the United States or of this State, because of being a spouse or dependent when residing with or accompanying the qualified elector who is in the public service of the United States or of this State, because of the nature of the qualified elector’s business or occupation, because of the qualified elector’s sickness or physical disability, because of the qualified elector’s absence from the district while on vacation, or because of the qualified elector’s religious tenets or teachings, may cast a ballot at such general election to be counted in such election district. (a) A qualified elector of this State who is duly registered has the right to vote by absentee ballot without an excuse. (b) When voting by absentee ballot, the following must occur: (1)a. An absentee ballot must be requested for an election occurring in an election cycle. b. If a request for an absentee ballot is made once in an election cycle no further requests are required to receive absentee ballots for elections occurring in that election cycle. c. For purposes of paragraph (b)(1)a. of this Section, “election cycle” means the day after the date of the most recent general election through the date of the next general election. (2) Each absentee ballot must contain an oath or affirmation that the qualified elector’s vote is free from improper influence. Section 2. Amend § 3, Article V of the Delaware Constitution by making deletions as shown by strike through and insertions as shown by underline as follows: § 3. Influencing voter; loss of vote; challenge; oath and affirmation; perjury perjury; oath or affirmation for voting by absentee ballot. (c) The oath or affirmation required under Section 4A of this Article for voting by absentee ballot is in lieu of the oath or affirmation required under this Section.
A YES vote would add this no-excuse absentee voting language to the Delaware Constitution.
A NO vote would leave the constitution unchanged on this point.
Financial impact
The only official fiscal note I found for this family of constitutional-amendment measures says costs could occur for ballot preparation, explanatory materials, voter education, programming, and election administration, but the amount is indeterminable and depends on future implementation and the number and complexity of amendments. It says costs are not expected until Fiscal Year 2029 or later.
Supporters’ strongest case
The official legislative text says the amendment would give qualified registered voters the right to vote by absentee ballot without an excuse. The supporting case from the text is that it removes the listed excuse categories and simplifies repeat absentee requests within an election cycle.
Opponents’ strongest case
I did not find an official opposition statement or ballot committee argument on the Department of Elections or legislature pages I reviewed.
Key facts
- First-leg amendment approved April 14, 2026.
- Official constitutional text adds a right to vote absentee without an excuse.
- The text says one absentee request in an election cycle covers the rest of that cycle.
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OfficialDelaware General Assembly chapter text for Chapter 245, SSB 1 for SB 3 as amended↗OfficialDelaware fiscal note for HB 440 / constitutional-amendment submission costs↗OfficialDelaware Department of Elections general election page↗Statewide race · CertifiedAttorney General: Delaware Attorney General
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Attorney General: Delaware Attorney General
What this office does
The Attorney General is Delaware’s chief law enforcement officer. The office prosecutes criminal cases, enforces consumer laws, provides legal advice to state agencies, protects open government, and represents the state in legal matters.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official general-election list shows one qualified candidate: Dave Graham (Republican).
- The Delaware Constitution says statewide officers such as the Attorney General are chosen by Delaware voters at general elections.
- The Delaware Department of Justice describes the Attorney General as the state's chief law enforcement officer.
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OfficialDelaware Department of Elections — General Election 11/3/2026 Filed Candidates by Office↗OfficialDelaware Department of Justice — About the Office of the Attorney General↗OfficialDelaware Constitution of 1897 as amended↗Statewide race · CertifiedAuditor of Accounts: Delaware Auditor of Accounts
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Auditor of Accounts: Delaware Auditor of Accounts
What this office does
The Auditor of Accounts audits state agencies and reviews state financial records. The office helps check whether state money is being handled according to accounting rules and law.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official general-election list shows three qualified candidates: Lydia York (Democratic), April Callaway (Republican), and Austin Cassidy (Independent Party of Delaware).
- The Delaware Constitution says the Auditor of Accounts is chosen by Delaware voters at general elections.
- The Delaware Auditor of Accounts website says the office conducts postaudits of state agencies.
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OfficialDelaware Department of Elections — General Election 11/3/2026 Filed Candidates by Office↗OfficialDelaware State Auditor — Duties↗OfficialDelaware Constitution of 1897 as amended↗Statewide race · CertifiedState Treasurer: Delaware State Treasurer
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State Treasurer: Delaware State Treasurer
What this office does
The State Treasurer oversees Delaware’s money management work, including state investments, banking services, and debt management programs.
Financial impact
No official fiscal estimate was located.
Supporters’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Opponents’ strongest case
No sourced argument was located.
Key facts
- The official general-election list shows one qualified candidate: Michael Ramone (Republican).
- The Delaware Constitution says the State Treasurer is chosen by Delaware voters at general elections.
- The State Treasurer’s office says it provides strategic leadership on the state’s investments, banking services, and debt management programs.
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OfficialDelaware Department of Elections — General Election 11/3/2026 Filed Candidates by Office↗OfficialDelaware State Treasurer — Home↗OfficialDelaware Constitution of 1897 as amended↗Last checked September 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM. AI-drafted from official election sources. Always confirm your sample ballot with your state or local election office.