Voting Rights

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

Voters fill out their ballots at voting cubicles in a school gym.

What you need to know

72%

of Delawareans support restoring voting rights upon release for those who are disenfranchised after committing a felony.

69%

of Delawareans support extending the early voting period.

59%

of Delawareans support same-day voter registration.

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.

Campaign
Jun 2026
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Delaware Voting Rights Act Campaign

Join our efforts to push back against the assault on democracy until every vote matters and every voice is heard.

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Delaware Voting Rights Coalition

Under the umbrella of the Delaware Voting Rights Coalition, we are advocates encouraging voters and policymakers to consider reforms that will improve access to voting.
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graphic of someone's hand dropping a ballot into a ballot box with the words "our vote is our power"

ACLU of Delaware and LDF Help Secure Final Passage of Delaware Voting Rights Act

The Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HB 444) enshrines crucial voter protections and expands safeguards against discrimination in voting.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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Voting Rights Advocates Rally in Dover for the Delaware John Lewis VRA After Federal VRA Eviscerated

Advocates for effective voter protections held a rally at Legislative Hall to urge legislators to pass the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HB 444) before the end of the current legislative session.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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Three hands casting ballots to the right of an 'I Voted' sticker over a dark blue background with red abstract shapes.

ACLU of Delaware to Appeal Dismissal of Fenwick Island Corporate Voting Lawsuit

The ACLU of Delaware has announced its intention to appeal the case to the Delaware Supreme Court.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Court Cases: ACLU of Delaware v. Town of Fenwick Island

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation

Campaign
Jun 2026

Delaware Voting Rights Act Campaign

Learn about our successful campaign to enact a state-level Voting Rights Act in Delaware - HB 444, the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act.
Campaign
Apr 2026

Every Vote Counts

This campaign is a multi-year effort to amend Delaware's Constitution to restore voting rights after felony incarceration, expand and protect early in-person and vote-by-mail, and implement same-day voter registration.
Campaign
Jan 2026

Firewall for Freedom

We are not powerless in opposition to the President-elect's agenda and we need your help to start preparing now.