Delaware elections and officials
Statewide information for Delaware. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
Delaware closes registration 24 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at August 22, 2026.
You have 22 days left to register.
Upcoming elections
Primary Election
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Delaware election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Delaware you live.
Christopher A. Coons
- In office since 2010
- Last elected 2020
- Term ends Jan 2027
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Delaware's General Assembly has 21 senators and 41 members of the House of Representatives.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in Delaware?
Delaware closes registration 24 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at August 22, 2026. You have 22 days left to register.
When is the next election in Delaware?
The next election in Delaware is the Primary Election on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Who are Delaware's U.S. senators?
Delaware is represented in the U.S. Senate by Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democrat) and Christopher A. Coons (Democrat).
Who is the governor of Delaware?
Matt Meyer (Democrat) is the governor of Delaware.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official Delaware election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.