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

  • Status: Passed committee
  • Position: Support
  • Bill Number: House Bill 75
  • Session: 151st General Assembly
  • Latest Update: January 14, 2021
HB 75

Summary

In 34 states, citizens are able to request mail-in ballots without needing an excuse. This is a safe, secure, and easy means of voting which can increase voter participation significantly.

Currently, the Delaware Constitution limits absentee voting to a handful of circumstances, or "excuses," under which Delawareans may request an absentee ballot. House Bill 75 aims to permanently guarantee the right to no-excuse mail-in voting by amending the Delaware State Constitution and providing the General Assembly with power to regulate the circumstances, rules, and procedures for absentee voting.

Sponsors:
Rep. David Bentz (RD 18), Sen. Stephanie Hansen (SD 10), Sen. Nicole Poore (SD 12), Sen. Trey Paradee (SD 17), Rep. Valerie Longhurst (RD 15)

News and Commentary

Aug 19, 2020

Our Statement on Delaware GOP's Attack on Vote By Mail

Today, the Delaware GOP filed a lawsuit attacking the vote by mail bill passed earlier this year. Our response is simple: vote by mail is safe, secure, and necessary for this year's elections. Read our full statement here.

Vote by mail ballot on red and blue background
May 21, 2020

Did you know: you can vote from home for the 2020 Presidential Primary?

It’s your turn to help protect our elections. Your mission is simple: request an absentee ballot to vote from home for the presidential primary!

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