Political party change deadline nears ahead of Delaware primary elections

Delaware’s primary elections are still months away, but the window for registered voters to ensure they can participate is quickly closing.

Delaware operates under a closed primary election system, meaning voters must be registered with either the Democratic or Republican party to vote in their respective primary elections.

And while the primaries will not be held until Sept. 15, the deadline for voters to change their party affiliation in time to participate in those elections closes this Friday, May 29.

While Delawareans are subject to the state’s closed primary rules for this year’s September primary elections, a bill awaiting consideration in the General Assembly hopes to change that.



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