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Party at the Polls

Showing up early to cast your ballot is worth celebrating – come party at the polls with us! We're hosting a party to celebrate voting participation in Delaware. Early voters will get a chance to connect with other voters, enjoy some food and music, and take pride in civic participation with your community! Parties are free to attend and open to the public. We encourage you to bring your family, your friends, and your "I voted!" sticker.

Sep 12, 2026 | 3:00 PM (ET)

Publication | Report

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Delaware Statewide Issues Survey Results (2026)

The results highlight pressing issues for Delawareans ahead of the 2026 elections. Survey 160 fielded a statewide dual-mode survey of the Delaware general population, measuring attitudes on fifteen policy statements spanning policing and surveillance, immigration enforcement, voting and elections, and marriage and public education.

News & Commentary

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How to Vote in Delaware's 2026 Primary Elections

DVRC's voter resource guide for the September 15 Primary Elections.

Publication | Newsletter

CONNECT! Summer '26 Newsletter

In our latest issue of CONNECT! you can read about our recent immigrants’ rights rally and butterfly-themed art installation, hear from our Policy & Advocacy Intern, Jasmyn Moore, about her work with HB 444 during our Advocacy in Action series, and follow Gabrielle London as she narrates a “day in the life” as our Legal Intern attending court proceedings for the first time!

Press Releases

Sep 3, 2026

Governor Meyer Signs Critical Legislation to Protect Immigrant Communities in Delaware

The legislation signed into law today limits local law enforcement participation in ICE arrests at courthouses, sensitive places such as schools, medical facilities, and places of worship, and limits when local law enforcement can honor detainer requests from ICE.

Aug 26, 2026

Delaware Supreme Court Rules Delaware State Police Must Make Records Available to Public

The ruling states that DSP is required to release records identifying their former officers and demographic information of their current officers.

Aug 25, 2026

Education Advocacy Orgs Send Letter to Superintendents Across the State, Explaining New Law on Immigration Enforcement at Schools

Following Governor Meyer’s signature, HS 2 for HB 94 will limit DE law enforcement officers from assisting ICE at schools.

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2026 Kandler Celebration

The people are marching, the people are loud, we’re done being silenced — and we will not bow!

The joy democracy-defenders feel when we are all in a room together is palpable. Help us to build that energy by sponsoring this year’s Kandler Celebration. As a community of activists, we do not want cost to be a barrier to anyone in our community who would like to join us in celebration of our mission and community initiatives. Every sponsorship allows us to welcome all community members to celebrate together because when we work together, we win together, and democracy needs us now.

Join us in celebrating our collective community action with an evening of hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and an online silent auction to support civil liberties work in Delaware!

Each year, we remember Gerry Kandler, former president of ACLU Delaware, and honor those who exemplify his tireless commitment to the defense of all Delawareans’ civil liberties.

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