HB86

An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recounts Of Ballots In Elections.

Chamber Passed·6/30/25
Draft Text

Delaware HB86 amends election recount procedures for statewide, State Senator, State Representative, and county office elections.

Delaware HB86 amends Title 14 and Title 15 of the Delaware Code to modify the recount procedures for elections. If the number of votes separating the leading candidate and the closest opponent is less than 1,000 votes or ½ of 1% of all votes cast, whichever is less, the Department of Elections must recount the ballots at state expense. For statewide contests, the Department handles the recount as part of the vote canvass. For State Senator, State Representative, or county office elections, the Court conducts the recount.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–3 · Jun 30, 2025
Current
Elections & Government Affairs Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Third Reading

37 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

May 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Elections & Government Affairs

History

Jul 1, 2025

Senate

Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate

Jun 30, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 NO 1 VACANT

May 21, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits