Posts Tagged ‘Early Voting’
Long Lines Greet Voters for 1st Day of Early Voting in Delaware
Early voting began at 11 Friday morning ā with long lines at many polling locations. Sussex County Election Director, Bo McDowell tells the Talk of Delmarva that voters arrive hours before the polls opened and they are currently working through the large backlogs and hope to catch up before the polls close at 7pm. Today…
Read MoreSaturday, Oct 12 – Last Day to Register to Vote in General Election in Delaware
Saturday is the last day that you can register to vote in the November 5th General Election. If you register online (https://ivote.de.gov) ā you have until 11:59pm. You can also register in person at the Department of Elections offices in Georgetown, Dover or Wilmington ā those offices will be open from 8am to 4:30pm. The…
Read MoreLast Day to Register to Vote in Delaware’s September 10th Primary Election
Today is the final day that you can register to vote in the Delaware September 10th primary election. You must be registered with the Democratic or Republican party to vote in that party’s primary election. Register in person today at your County Department of Elections ā for Sussex County that is on North Race Street…
Read MoreEarly Voting/Permanent Absentee Voting Overturned by DE Supreme Court
The Delaware Supreme Court has vacated a Superior Court ruling from February that struck down early voting and Delaware’s 14 year old permanent absentee law. Attorney General Kathy Jennings moved to appeal the ruling and the Supreme Court ruled 5 to 0 that the plaintiffs ā Representative Gerald Hocker and Michael Mennella, who were represented…
Read MoreDELAWARE ELECTIONS – Who, What, Where & When
There are a lot of new things about voting in Delaware. Vote by Mail was new during the pandemic, early voting is new to the First State this year. The Delaware Primary Election is Tuesday, September 13. The Delaware General Election is Tuesday, November 8. The polls will be open from 7am to 8pm for…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins for Del. Primary
Early voting gets underway today (Wed. Aug. 31st) for the Delaware Primary September 13th. Registered Republicans and Democrats may cast ballots at any early voting center in their county of residence for ten days between today and Sunday, September 11th. Five early voting centers in Sussex County and three in Kent County will be available…
Read MoreTuesday is Md. Primary Election Day
The Maryland Primary, delayed due to court action over redistricting, finally arrives Tuesday July 19th. Numerous contests on the state, regional and local levels will be settled. Polls will be open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Anyone with questions about polling places may contact their local elections office.Marylanders who wish to vote by mail…
Read MoreEarly Voting for Md. Primary Continues Through Today (Thur. July 14th) – But, When Will We Know Results?
Today (Thursday) is the final day for early voting for the Maryland primary.Early voting centers will be open until 8:00 p.m. Marylanders may register to vote and vote early at any center in the county in which he or she resides.Mail-in voting is underway for the primary next Tuesday, July 19th.As for election day, what…
Read MoreEarly Voting Begins for Md. Primary
Early voting centers opened Thursday across Maryland, and will be open daily – including Saturday and Sunday – through next Thursday, July 14th for the primary election. Voting centers are open between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Primary election day is Tuesday, July 19th. Voting center locations and more primary information can be found at…
Read MoreMd. Schedules Revised For Early Voting, Absentee Balloting
The Maryland State Board of Elections and local elections boards are working to ensure that Marylanders will be able to vote early – and at the polls on the newly-scheduled date of the primary.Marylanders now have until June 28th to register to vote in the July 19th primary.A mail-in ballot must be requested by July…
Read MoreDel. Early Voting, Permanent Absentee Laws Challenged In Court
A lawsuit was filed Thursday on behalf of a Delaware election inspector who alleges that the state’s laws on early voting and permanent absentee voting violate requirements in the state constitution. Michael Mennella, according to the complaint filed in Court of Chancery, felt in conflict because he would be required to choose between following the…
Read MoreCaravan, Virtual Rally Highlight Busy Weekend of Campaign ’20
A pro-Trump vehicle caravan traveled through all three Delaware counties Sunday to cap a frenzied final weekend of campaign 2020. Organizers of the caravan say 400 to 500 vehicles took part in Sunday’s caravan, which formed in Georgetown. Social media photos indicate that some in the caravan traveled past former Vice President Joe Biden’s home…
Read MoreMd. Voter Registration Deadline Is Tuesday
If you are a Marylander who wants to vote in next month’s election, this Tuesday is the deadline to register online to vote.Registration can be accomplished at a local board of elections office, or online at elections.maryland.gov.The deadline to register online is 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Voters may also update status or register in person at…
Read MoreEarly Voting Legislation Passes Delaware General Assembly
Legislation that would allow early voting in Delaware is on it’s way to Governor John Carney for his signature. HB 38 was passed in the State Senate with a 16 to 5 vote Thursday. The measure would allow Delawareans to vote up to 10 days ahead of Election Day, in person at one of 4…
Read MoreDelaware House Passes Early Voting Bill, Governor Carney Reacts
The Delaware House of Representatives has approved legislation that would allow in-person early voting in the state. According to the State Legislature, the bill passed in a 34 to 6 vote on Tuesday. The bill would establish in-person early voting in the First State beginning in 2020. This would allow registered voters to vote in-person…
Read MoreLegislation Introduced for Early Voting & Other Election Issues in Delaware
Legislation has been introduced in Dover that would establish early voting in Delaware.Ā House Bill 38 would allow registered voters to vote in-person during at least 10 days before an election at locations ā at least one in each county – determined by the State Election Commissioner. Ā This would start in 2022. Legislation has also…
Read MoreEarly Voting Underway for Maryland Primary
Early voting is beginning in the Maryland primary. Voting sites have opened today across the state at about 80 locations. They are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through next Thursday, June 21.Ā Voters are deciding who the candidates will be in November.Ā That includes for governor. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan isn’t facing a…
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