Voting Rights

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

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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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DE Legal & Civil Rights Orgs Submit Joint Amicus Brief in Permanent Absentee Voting Lawsuit

Today, the ACLU of Delaware (ACLU-DE), the Community Legal Aid Society, Inc (CLASI), the League of Women Voters of Delaware, and The Arc of Delaware submitted an amicus brief with the Delaware Supreme Court, urging the court to uphold permanent absentee voting laws ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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New Polling Reveals Delawareans Want Greater Police Transparency and More Accessible Voting Options

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.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights, Privacy & Technology, Justice Reform, Immigration
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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

Cases, Campaigns & Legislation

Court Case
Mar 2, 2026

U.S. v. Albence

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.