Who can participate?
Where and when do I vote?
How do I register to vote for Bernie?
Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?
How do I vote by mail?
Do I need to bring my ID?
What is provisional voting?
Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Who can participate?

In order to vote in Delaware, you must be:

• A U.S. citizen;
• A resident of Delaware; and
• At least 18 years old by November 3, 2020 — this means if you are 17 now but will be 18 by the general election, you will be able to vote for Bernie in the primary! 

If you have been convicted of a felony, you may still be able to vote depending on your offense and after completing your sentence or with a pardon. To learn more about your voting rights, please click here or click here for more voter information.

Where and when do I vote?

You can find your polling location here; though it’s highly encouraged for you to vote by mail. You must vote at the polling place assigned to the address you registered with. Polling places will be open from 7am to 8pm. Anyone in line by 8pm will be allowed to vote!

If you choose to vote in person, please take precaution and wear a protective mask and bring your own pen!

How do I register to vote for Bernie?

The deadline to register to vote for Bernie is Saturday, May 9, 2020. You can register: 

• Online by visiting here. 
• By filling out this form and returning it to your Department of Elections office.

For more information about registering to vote, please click here. 

Call the Office of the State Election Commissioner at (302) 739-4277 if you have questions about your eligibility.

Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?

Yes, you must be a registered Democrat in order to vote for Bernie. The deadline to change your party affiliation is April 3. Click here to change your party affiliation. Click here to check your voter registration.

How do I vote by mail?

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, every registered voter will be allowed to vote by mail to exercise self-quarantine or social distancing to avoid potential exposure. When requesting a vote-by-mail ballot, you can use the “sick or temporarily or permanently physically disabled” reason in the application.  

Click here for more information on absentee voting. 

Requesting your vote-by-mail ballot:

• May 29, 2020 is the last day for the elections office to receive a request for an absentee ballot. 
• You can request a mail ballot online here.
• If you prefer to request a mail ballot on a paper form, print and fill out this form out and mail it or bring it to your Department of Elections office. 

Returning your vote-by-mail ballot:

• Your completed absentee ballot must be received by July 3, 2020. 
• You can mail it in or drop it off in person. 

All registered voters are automatically sent a mail-in ballot application. Voters can also vote online, once application is approved. See more info here.

Do I need to bring my ID?

Yes, you are required to show a proof of identity when voting in Delaware; however, it does not have to be a photo ID. Accepted forms of ID include Delaware driver’s licenses, U.S. passports, and signed polling place cards. To see a full list of acceptable IDs please click here.

What is provisional voting?

If your name does not appear on the voter list, if you do not have a photo ID with you, or if the poll workers question your eligibility for any reason, do not give up voting for Bernie! 

First, make sure you are at the right polling location. If you are at the wrong polling location and are able, make sure you get to your assigned polling location.

If it’s confirmed that you are at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot! You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if your name isn’t on the voter list. It will be counted after the election official determines that you were eligible to vote.

Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Yes! You have the right to bring someone into the voting booth to help you vote, as long as they do not represent your employer or union. You can bring a relative, a friend or anyone else you trust.

In addition, every polling place is required to be accessible and have voting systems that allow voters with disabilities to vote independently and privately.