This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the 2025 Delaware school board elections. In this year’s races, 48 Delawareans competed for 28 open seats, with 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts holding an election. Last year, 16 candidates campaigned for seven open seats in seven districts. School board …
It’s that time of year again, and with voter turnout historically bad – sub 10% – education experts urge the public to participate in Tuesday’s school board elections. “Tomorrow’s school board elections are a powerful opportunity for Delawareans to shape the future of public education,” said Julia Keleher, executive director of First State Educate. “The leaders we choose will guide …
Update: the forum for Colonial and Brandywine school districts have been canceled because there is only one uncontested candidate, thus no election race. A state educational advocacy group is hosting six forums to better inform Delaware voters of their options ahead of the May 13 school board elections. School board forums First State Educate announced the following meetings Monday: Smyrna: …
The deadline for filing to run in the May 13 school board elections has passed, and after a handful of withdraws, 48 First Staters will compete for 28 open seats. Those seats represent races in 16 of Delaware’s 19 school districts. Candidates can drop out of the race at any time, and candidates without an opponent win the seat automatically. …
First Staters hoping to get involved and make an impact in their community schools have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, to file candidacy in the May 13 school board elections. Criteria for running for a school board seat includes: Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Delaware and the school district they seek to represent. Be at …
First Staters hoping to get involved and make an impact in their community schools have until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, to file candidacy in the May 13 school board elections. Criteria for running for a school board seat includes: Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Delaware and the school district they seek to represent. Be at …
Early voting in the First State kicked off Friday, with the Nov. 5 General Election just 11 days away. The first period of early voting runs through Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m, and the second early voting period is Wednesday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 3 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. RELATED: Independents gain traction …
The two early-voting periods for Delaware in the 2024 General Election on Nov. 5 are quickly approaching, and the polling sites have been announced. Delaware launched an early-voting option in 2022, and more than 14,000 people voted early in last month’s primary elections, according to the Delaware Department of Elections. Along with shorter lines, the option allows voters to not …
First Staters have until Oct. 12 to register to vote in the 2024 General Election on Tuesday, November 5. Along with the presidential vote, there are key races on the ballot for Delaware governor, U.S. congressmen, Wilmington mayor, several state legislature seats, and more. RELATED: Delaware primary voting: eyes on governor, mayor races Delawareans must register to vote on or …
On primary election day, Sept. 10, a small number of new Delaware voters will be able to choose a political party and vote in its primary. Those voters usually are people who applied for a driver’s license or to renew on, have applied for a learner’s permit or state identification card, or have applied to have their name or address …
Early voting sites for the September primary will be open over a 12-day period from Aug. 28 through Sept. 8, the Delaware Department of Elections announced Wednesday. Delaware voters who are eligible to vote in primary elections may vote in person at any early voting site in their county of residence during the 10-day period prior to the Sept. 10 …
Eligible voters in Delaware have 18 days left to register to vote in the 2024 state primary election. Wednesday, the Department of Elections published a reminder that those who are not yet registered to vote in Delaware and who wish to vote in the September 10 state primary election must register to vote on or before Saturday, Aug. 17 at …
