DelawareVoters could vote at any polling place in their county
If passed, voters could cast ballots at any polling place in the county where they are registered during primary and general elections.
What it does
Voters could cast ballots at any polling place in the county where they are registered. The option would apply to primary and general elections.
The state election commissioner could combine polling places into central voting centers. Each election district would still need at least one polling place, and voters must still be able to reach one without unreasonable difficulty.
Argument forVoters who work or travel across their county might find a more convenient place to cast a ballot.
Argument againstCombining polling places could make some voters travel farther, even if each election district keeps at least one location.
More detail
Voters would be allowed to vote at any polling place in the county where they are registered. This would apply in primary and general elections.
The state election commissioner could combine polling places into centrally located voting centers. This applies to polling places in election districts. Each election district must keep at least one polling place. Combining locations must not make it unreasonably hard for voters to reach a polling place.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- May 6Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in SenateIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting