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Welcome to YW2CA, Your Way 2 Civic Action! Thank you, for being part of our newest initiative. YWCA Delaware is often asked by supporters, "How can we become more involved in our communities?" YW2CA is our answer!
We're looking forwarding to sending you bi-monthly emails on various topics ranging from upcoming community events to advocacy issues happening in your backyard.
This week we're talking about VOTING!
We know the next election seems far away, but it's never too late to be equipped with the knowledge and tools to participate in our state and national elections. Today is National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan civic holiday celebrating our democracy, and an opportunity to make sure all eligable Delawareans are registered to vote.
Here's What You Need to Know About Delaware's Voting Laws:
- Delaware is one of only 16 states that does not allow no-excuse absentee voting.
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Delaware has three locations to drop off absentee ballots. You can visit Ivote.de.gov to request an absentee ballot online and then send your absentee ballot by mail.
- Citzens are prohibited from dropping off absentee ballots at polling places on an election day.
- Delaware is one of the very few states who announce voters by name before entering the voting booth.
- Delaware does not have open primaries, which means you must be registered with a party to vote for a candidate in the primary.
- In June of 2021, a law to amend Delaware's Constitution to allow mail-in voting failed to pass the House with a 2/3 majority needed for any constitutional amendement.
Delaware Voting Updates
- In 2019, Delaware's General Assembly passed a 10-day in-person early voting bill that goes into effect in January of 2022.
- A law to enact automatic voter registration passed and was signed into law on June 30th, 2021.
Commonly Asked Question
Does Delaware allow convicted felons to vote? A person convicted of a felony may register and vote if he/she meets certain conditions. Learn more here.
What's Delaware's Future For Voting Laws Look Like?
- Legislation will be introduced to offer Same-Day Voter Registration.
- Legislation to permit no-excuse absentee voting will be introduced.
- Legislation allowing mail-in voting will be reintroduced.
Get Ready To Vote
Voting is the right of all American citizens, with few exceptions. However, there is currently a movement across our country to suppress voting, especially in underserved communities who are in the most need of using their voices. Are you registered to vote? Check your registration status here. Want to learn how to help your family and friends get registered to vote and more about the future of voting laws in Delaware? Visit here to join tonight's webinar at 5PM.
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