UDPATE FEBRUARY 3, 2025: EARLY VOTING STARTS TOMORROW
Early Voting Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 through Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, February 7, 2025 through Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 and Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
There is no early voting on the day prior to the election, Friday, February 14.
Election Day Voting: Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Polls will be open from 7am until 8pm
UPDATE JANUARY 23, 2025: BALLOTS ARE BEING SENT TO PERMANENT ABSENTEES
On Friday, January 23 we were informed by the Department of Elections that the process of mailing ballots to voters who have a “permanent absentee” status had begun. If you believe you are registered as a permanent absentee in either of the Special Election districts (Senate District 1 or Senate District 5) and you haven’t received your ballot in the mail by the end of this week (Friday, January 31) either call us at 302-319-2650 or EMAIL US HERE. In your email, please include your full name and zip code.
UPDATE: THE DATES FOR SPECIAL ELECTION ARE CONFIRMED
Election Day: Saturday, February 15, 2025 - Polls will be open from 7am until 8pm
Early Voting Locations:
Claymont Community Center, 3301 Green St, Claymont, DE 19703
Police Athletic League of Wilmington (Wilmington PAL), 3707 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 19802
Early Voting Dates and Times:
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 through Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, February 7, 2025 through Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 and Thursday, February 13, 2025, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
There is no early voting on the day prior to the election, Friday, February 14.
Absentee Voting:
There are two ways to request an absentee ballot for the special election
Visit the voter portal, iVote, and follow the instructions there to request a ballot.
Download and complete a Request for Absentee Ballot Form then send it back to the Department's office either:
In Person:
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French St Suite 400
Wilmington DE 19801
Or by mail:
PO BOX 7079
Wilmington DE 19803-0079
Who can vote?
Registered Delaware voters residing in State Senate District 1 to vote for State Senator District 1 and registered Delaware voters residing in State Senate District 5 to vote for State Senator District 5.
Deadline for new voter registration is Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
You may vote by absentee ballot if you are unable to appear at your assigned polling place on Special Election Day
See the Department of Elections website for more information.
UPDATE: LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Steve and Brent have been working through the holiday season to prepare for a vigorous sprint of a campaign. But they need a volunteer leadership team to execute an energetic campaign. The election is expected to take place on or about February 15. Please see the link below for specific volunteer leadership needs.
UPDATE: OUR CANDIDATE NOMINATIONS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED
Our candidates for the upcoming special elections will be Steve Washington for Senate District 1 and Brent Burdge for Senate District 5. Links to their websites, volunteer and donation forms are coming soon.
See THIS ARTICLE about the announcement.
TWO DEMOCRAT STATE SENATORS RAN FOR OTHER GOVERNMENT POSITIONS WHILE TWO YEARS STILL REMAINED ON THEIR CURRENT TERMS.
THE TWO AFFECTED DISTRICTS ARE BOTH IN NORTHERN NEW CASTLE INCLUDING AREAS SUCH AS CLAYMONT, BRANDYWINE HUNDRED, FORTY ACRES AND ARDEN.
The maps below show Senate District 1 and Senate District 5. For interactive maps go HERE or enter your address to determine your district on THIS DEPARTMENT OF ELECTIONS WEBSITE.
SENATE DISTRICT 1
SENATE DISTRICT 5
THESE ELECTIONS WILL MOST LIKELY TAKE PLACE IN MID-FEBRUARY 2025 BUT THE DATES DEPEND ON WHEN THE DEMOCRAT STATE SENATORS FORMALLY RESIGN FROM THEIR CURRENT ROLES.
Once formal resignations take place and the positions are vacant, a date for the election must be announced within 10 days and the election must then be set for between 30 and 35 days later. See THE DELAWARE CODE ON SPECIAL ELECTIONS.
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WHO WILL BE THE CANDIDATES?
WE ARE SPEAKING TO A FEW INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN RUNNING AS THE REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES FOR THESE SEATS. A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE REGION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN FORMED TO INTERVIEW INTERESTED CANDIDATES AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN. AN ANNOUNCEMENT IS EXPECTED IN MID-DECEMBER.
DEMOCRATS announced their candidates ON DECEMBER 9. See this article for details.
ON DECEMBER 12, WE ANNOUNCED THAT OUR CANDIDATES WILL BE STEVE WASHINGTON FOR SENATE DISTRICT 1 AND BRENT BURDGE FOR SENATE DISTRICT 5. SEE THE STORY ABOVE.
