DelawareDelaware officials would resign before running for another office, with two exceptions
If the constitutional change takes effect, Delaware’s elected officials would resign before running for another office, except the governor and lieutenant governor.
What it does
If this constitutional change takes effect, Delaware officials elected to state, county, city, and town offices would resign before becoming candidates for another elected office. The governor and lieutenant governor are exempt.
Argument forResidents might have officials who focus on their current jobs instead of serving while officially running for another elected office.
Argument againstResidents could lose a serving official before that official’s term ends if the official decides to run for another office.
More detail
Covered officials would have to resign before becoming candidates for a different elected office. The rule would cover Delaware lawmakers and other officials elected to state, county, city, and town offices. The governor and lieutenant governor would not have to resign. This is the first step toward a constitutional amendment and requires a two-thirds vote in each legislative chamber. Covered officials would have to resign before they become eligible as candidates for the other office.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its MeritsLatest
- Jun 5Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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