Delaware Voting Rights Act Campaign
Last updated on January 23, 2026
Delaware Voting Rights Act Campaign
Join our campaign to enact a state-level Voting Rights Act in Delaware.
For the past 60 years, the federal Voting Rights Act (VRA) has been a critical tool in the fight against discriminatory voting laws and voter suppression practices — ensuring that voters of all backgrounds have equal opportunity to participate in our country’s democratic process.
Over the years, Supreme Court decisions have substantially weakened the VRA. And now, a coordinated attack on voting rights — from burdensome registration requirements to inadequate polling sites in minority communities, to dilutive voting maps — threatens to destroy this crucial pillar of American democracy. Growing anti-voter measures disproportionately target voters of color, voters with disabilities and elderly voters, voters whose first language is not English, low-income voters, among others.
These attacks are only accelerating. That’s why Delaware must pass the Delaware Voting Rights Act (DEVRA) to protect and expand the right to vote in Delaware. Join our efforts to push back against the assault on democracy until every vote matters and every voice is heard.
The DE VRA campaign aims to:
- Advocate for the passage of the DE VRA;
- Lead public education efforts on the importance of the DE VRA; and
- Ensure VRA protections for Delaware voters.
64% of Delawareans support the passage of a state-level VRA.
According to 2023 polling conducted by the ACLU of Delaware and Public Policy Polling, the majority of Delawareans are in favor of passing a DEVRA that focuses on protecting the rights of vulnerable voters.
Upcoming Events
Delaware Voting Rights Act: What It Is and Why It Matters
Monday, February 9, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Lewes (HYBRID)
Join Women's March Sussex and the ACLU of Delaware in-person or online to learn about the effort to restore the crown jewel of the civil rights movement right here in Delaware. Attendees will learn how the federal voting rights act has been weakened, what that means for vulnerable voters, and how we can fight back together.
Voting Rights Lobby Day
Tuesday, April 21, 9 a.m.
Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave, Dover, DE 19901
Join voting rights advocates as we travel to Dover to speak directly with Delaware lawmakers about the urgent need to protect and expand access to the ballot.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Capacity is limited. Registration is required. No prior experience needed.
State VRA Efforts
California (2002), Washington (2018), Oregon (2019), Virginia (2021), New York (2022), Connecticut (2023), Minnesota (2024), and Colorado (2025) have enacted State VRAs.
Other states like Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and New Jersey have made progress towards enacting similar legislation in recent years.
Remembering the Voting Rights Act of 1965: A Promise Unkept - ACLU of Delaware
Stay Involved
Become a Voting Rights Volunteer
We can't do this without you. Submit this form, and a staff member will be in touch with volunteer opportunities and other ways you can get involved in the fight to protect voting rights in Delaware.
Share Your Voting Story
Have you encountered voter suppression or discriminatory and unfair election procedures that shut your community out of the political process? Share your story to help us advocate for safe, secure, and accessible voting for all Delawareans.
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