DelawareOcean View council candidates face a 45-day filing deadline
The signed bill says Ocean View Town Council candidates must file a form and pay $50 at least 45 days before an election.
What it does
Under the signed bill, Ocean View Town Council candidates must file an intent form and pay $50 to the Board of Elections at least 45 days before the election. Other town rules may also apply.
Argument forThe 45-day deadline could give election workers more time to prepare for the town election.
Argument againstThe deadline might prevent residents who decide to run within 45 days of an election from filing as candidates.
More detail
Candidates must file a form stating they plan to run and pay $50 to the Board of Elections. This applies to people seeking an Ocean View Town Council seat. Candidates must also follow any other rules the Town Council sets by ordinance. The form and fee are due at least 45 days before the election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 24Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 17Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 10Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 21Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 21Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENTPassed House
- May 13Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 5 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 22Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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