What to know ahead of Delaware’s 2024 presidential, state primary elections

Can I still apply for an absentee ballot?

Absentee ballot applications must be received by Thursday, March 28.

Can I vote early in person?

Early voting will take place at multiple locations from Wednesday, March 20 through Saturday, March 30 (with the exception of Friday, March 29; early voting will not be accessible due to the Good Friday holiday.)

From Wednesday, March 20 through Sunday, March 24, early voting will take place from 11 a.m. through 7 p.m. On Monday, March 25 through Thursday, March 28, and on Saturday, March 30, early voting will take place from 7 a.m. through 7 p.m.

New Castle County

• Claymont Community Center, 3301 Green St., Claymont, DE 19703
• Delaware Association of Police (DAP), 2201 Lancaster Ave., Wilmington, DE 19805
• Department of Elections Warehouse, 220 Lisa Dr., New Castle, DE 19720
• Hudson State Service Center, 501 Ogletown Rd., Newark, DE 19711
• Police Athletic League (PAL), 3707 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE 19802
• Smyrna Rest Area, 5500 Dupont Pkwy., Smyrna, DE 19977

Kent County

• BPOE #1903 Elks Lodge, 200 S. Saulsbury Rd., Dover, DE 19904
• Crossroad Christian Church, 4867 N. Dupont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901
• Frederica Senior Center, 216 Market St., Frederica, DE 19946
• Harrington Parks & Recreation, 114 E. Liberty St., Harrington, DE 19952

Sussex County

• American Legion Post 28 – Millsboro, 31768 Legion Rd., Millsboro, DE 19966
• Department of Elections Warehouse, Georgetown, 542 S. Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947
• Department of Elections Warehouse, Seaford, 200 Allen St., Seaford, DE 19973
• Ellendale Fire Hall, 302 Main St., Ellendale, DE 19941
• Laurel Fire Hall, 205 W. 10th St., Laurel, DE 19956
• Margaret H. Rollins Community Center, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes, DE 19958
• Millville Community Center, 32517 Dukes Dr., Millville, DE 19967
• Roxana Fire Hall, 35943 Zion Church Rd., Frankford, DE 19945

When must absentee ballots be received?

Completed absentee ballots must be received by the elections office for your county by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Postmarks do not count.

How will I know if my absentee ballot was processed?

Voters can check the status of their absentee ballots online.

What if I want to vote in person?

Delawareans who would prefer to vote the old-fashioned way can do so in person on Election Day at the polls, which will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can find their polling places online.

Where is my polling place?

Voters can find their polling places online.

What if I received an absentee ballot but want to vote in person?

Voters who receive absentee or mail ballots can opt to vote in person on Election Day. To do so, voters must bring their ballots and the pre-addressed outer return envelopes to be voided. After they surrender their ballots and envelopes and sign a declaration, they can vote using a regular ballot.

What happens if I request an absentee ballot and don’t receive it?

Voters who request a mail ballot but don’t receive it, or don’t have it to surrender, may vote by provisional ballot at their polling places. The provisional ballots will be reviewed by the county board of elections post-Election Day to determine whether they will be counted.