HB183

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Special Elections For General Assembly.

Introduced·12/18/25

Delaware HB183 amends special election procedures for the General Assembly, including notice requirements, candidate qualifications, and election.

Delaware HB183 revises the procedures for special elections to fill vacancies in the General Assembly. It mandates that the Department of Elections publish notices of special elections in newspapers of general circulation and on various state websites. The bill outlines specific dates for special primary and general elections, depending on the timing of the vacancy relative to the general election. It also details the process for candidates to file nominations, including requirements for unaffiliated candidates.

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History

Jan 14

House

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 4 Favorable, 2 On Its Merits

Dec 18, 2025

House

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 183, and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House