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.
Press Release
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

Legislation
Mar 24, 2022

House Bill 25: Same-Day Registration

Status: Awaiting Governor's signature ACLU-DE Position: Support
Status: Signed by Governor
Position: Support
Legislation
Jan 14, 2021

House Bill 75: The No-Excuse Absentee Voting State Constitutional Amendment

Status: Passed Committee; Laid on Table in House
Status: Passed committee
Position: Support
Legislation
Jun 30, 2026

House Bill 180: Felony Disenfranchisement

House Bill 180 would amend the state's constitution to restore voting rights for people who have served their sentences for a felony.
Status: Passed first General Assembly; Awaiting second
Position: Support
Legislation
Jun 16, 2026

House Bill 88: Voter Registration

House Bill 88 would enable the General Assembly to enact laws for the registration of voters without restrictions on the period in which registration must be closed prior to an election. This would remove constitutional barriers which currently prevent same-day voter registration.​
Status: Lost: bill did not pass
Position: Support