Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HB 65
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
- Sarah McBride
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Franklin D. Cooke (Democratic)
- David L. Wilson (Republican)
- Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Mara Gorman (Democratic)
- Nicole Poore (Democratic)
- Stephanie T. Bolden (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This Act moves the date of primary elections for statewide office, county office, and municipal office to the fourth Tuesday in April, which is the date of the presidential primary (in presidential election years). The dates for submitting and withdrawing notification of candidacy have been adjusted accordingly, as have the dates for notice of filing fees and background checks. Section 4 changes the “closed” period in which a voter is not allowed to change his or her political affiliation to match the 60-day limit in 15 Del. C. § 3189 for presidential primaries. This Act is applicable to all primary elections after December 31, 2026.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Mar 11, 2026 · House
Amendment SA 1 to HB 65 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Jan 29, 2026 · Senate
Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 3 Favorable, 1 On Its Merits - Apr 8, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate - Apr 8, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 1 NO 1 ABSENT - Mar 19, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 6 On Its Merits - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House