Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 188
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
- Michael F. Smith (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act allows Delaware voters who are not affiliated with a political party to vote in a political party's primary election.
Currently there are approximately 170,000 registered Delaware voters who are not affiliated with a political party.
Members of a political party are not allowed to crossover and vote in another political party's primary election
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:01 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Oct 5, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - Jun 30, 2026 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 22 YES 17 NO 2 NOT VOTING - Jun 30, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 188 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Mar 11, 2026 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HB 188 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jun 5, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House