2012 General Election November 6, 2012

When is Delaware's General Election? What offices are up for election? Which political parties are involved? What are key dates and deadlines? How do I get on the ballot? Who are the General Election Candidates? How do I become a declared write-in candidate?

How do I get an absentee ballot? Where is my absentee ballot? Who can vote in a General Election? Where do I vote? I need help! Who do I contact? Where do find election results?

When is Delaware's General Election?

• Delaware's General Election is on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
• It is on November 6 in 2012.
• Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m.

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What offices are up for election?

• The offices on this list are up for election in 2012.

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Which political parties are involved?

• Delaware's major political parties: the Democratic and Republican Parties.
• Minor political parties with at least 607 registered voters 21 days before the primary can put candidates on the ballot.

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What are the key dates and deadlines?

• Key dates and deadlines are on the State's and New Castle County's Election Calendars.

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How do I get on the ballot?

• File as a Democratic or Republican candidate and, if necessary, win the Primary.
• Be nominated by the Democratic or Republican Party if no one from that party filed for an office.
• Be nominated by a minor political party that has ballot access.
• Run as an unaffiliated candidate by complying with Delaware Code, Title 15, ss3002.

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Who are the General Election Candidates?

• General Election Candidates are on this list. The list will be final after 4:30 p.m. on September 4.

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How do I become a declared write-in candidate?

• Submit the required form to the State Election Commissioner for a statewide office no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 30.
• Submit the required form to your county Department of Elections for a legislative or county office no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 30.

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How do I get an absentee ballot?

• Fill out an Absentee Affidavit.
• Get it notarized if the reason you are voting absentee is in Section 2.
• Send the Absentee Affidavit to:
  

  ATTN: Absentee Voting
  Dept of Elections for New Castle County
  820 N FRENCH ST STE 400
  WILMINGTON DE 19801-3531

• You can vote at the Department when it is open for Absentee Voting.
• More information is on our Absentee Voting Page.

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Where is my absentee ballot?

• Absentee ballots will be sent starting about September 20.
• Check on the status of yours with our on-line system.
• Call the Department (302.577.3464).

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Who can vote in a General Election?

• Anyone registered to vote in Delaware.
• October 9 is the last day to register to vote before the General Election.

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Where do I vote?

• You vote at your polling place. You will get a Polling Place Card in late July
• Use the on-line Polling Place locator
• List of Polling Places
• Call the Department (302.577.3464)

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I need help! Who do I contact?

• Call the Department (302.577.3464).
• Email the Department.
• Call the State Election Commissioner (302.739.4277).
• Email the State Election Commissioner.

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Where do I find election results?

• Previous General Election results.
• The State Election Commissioner puts the unofficial 2012 General Election results on her Web Site shortly after the polls close.

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Last Updated: Thursday, 31-Jan-2013 16:19:37 EST