Voting Rights

Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy. The ACLU of Delaware works to protect and expand the right to vote.

No voice unheard.

The right to vote, and to have one’s vote accurately and fairly counted, is a fundamental right of all American citizens — and one that underpins the rest of our civil liberties.

Yet barriers to voting exist everywhere in our society and impact our most marginalized communities at a disproportionate rate. Everything from insufficient voter education around eligibility and registration, to accessibility issues for voters with disabilities and non-English speakers, results in a less equitable and representative society for us all.

At the ACLU of Delaware, we believe that all who wish to vote should be able to do so. That’s why we push back against attacks on voting rights and advocate for reforms and improved technologies — such as new voting machines, early voting, same-day voter registration, and no-excuse absentee voting — to improve access to the ballot.


Demand Accountability: VoteDelaware Questionnaire Responses

During election seasons, ACLU of Delaware's voter information hub, VoteDelaware.org, features candidate questionnaires to help voters learn more about where local and state candidates landed key issues.

As newly elected officials begin their new terms, their responses will remain accessible right here. We must continue to hold our leaders accountable for campaign promises to protect and expand civil liberties for all Delawareans, and make sure they remain committed to the values they pledged to fight for.

2024 General Assembly RESPONSES

2025 School board responses

GET THE LATEST ELECTION INFO AT VOTEDELAWARE.ORG

*Data from the National Civic League and ACLU-DE polling of Delawareans in October of 2023

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Delaware Voting Rights Coalition

News & Commentary
New Report: Disability Rights Delaware Report Finds Widespread ADA Parking Accessibility Violations at Polling Places

Disability Rights Delaware's 2024 General Election Accessibility Report

CLASI has released a new report with findings from its most comprehensive polling place accessibility assessment to date, which surveyed over 90% of Delaware’s polling places.
News & Commentary
By casting your ballot as an informed voter, you hold the power to shape your community.

Meet the Candidates: Appoquinimink and Capital School Board Elections

Delaware's school board elections are Tuesday, May 13. Polls are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
News & Commentary
Vote for immigrant students and families.

Vote for Immigrant Students and Families during Delaware’s May 13 School Board Elections

The Latin American Community Center (LACC) works to empower Delaware's Latino community through education, advocacy, partnerships and services.
Court Case
Apr 26, 2024

Early Voting & Permanent Absentee Amicus Brief

Court Case
Aug 23, 2023

Prison Voting

The ACLU of Delaware has been monitoring prison voting in Delaware for quite some time. Included on this page are letters that the ACLU of Delaware has sent to various government officials to protect the rights of eligible, incarcerated voters and the responses received.
Court Case
Sep 18, 2020

LWV Delaware v. Dept. of Elections

With the current ballot return deadline a substantial number of voters may have their ballots disqualified for arriving too late, or they may have to choose between their health and their right to vote. So we're suing to protect your right to cast a ballot by mail in the General Election.
Court Case
May 04, 2015

Case Docket: A Roundup of Our Recent Legal Work

Voting Rights, Police Misconduct, Transgender Rights, Freedom of Religion, Preventing Economic Discrimination, Student Access to School Library Materials, and Racial Discrimination in Municipal Employment. We've been busy.