Voting Rights
Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy. The ACLU of Delaware works to protect and expand the right to vote.
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.
The Latest
Delaware Voting Rights Coalition
DVRC Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Permanent Absentee Voters
DE Legal & Civil Rights Orgs Submit Joint Amicus Brief in Permanent Absentee Voting Lawsuit
New Polling Reveals Delawareans Want Greater Police Transparency and More Accessible Voting Options
Cases, Campaigns & Legislation
House Bill 25: Same-Day Registration
House Bill 75: The No-Excuse Absentee Voting State Constitutional Amendment
House Bill 180: Felony Disenfranchisement
House Bill 88: Voter Registration
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