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HB 65·DE·house

AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.

Passed One ChamberFiled Mar 6, 2025
Sponsor: Stephanie Bolden (D)
Latest Action

Amendment SA 1 to HB 65 - Introduced and Placed With Bill

Mar 11, 2026

Summary

The measure shifts the date for all primary elections to the fourth Tuesday in April, aligning them with the presidential primary. It also moves the deadlines for candidates to announce and withdraw their candidacies, the filing‑fee notice date, and the timing for required background‑check requests. Voters’ ability to change party affiliation is limited to a 59‑day window before the primary, with an exception for candidates endorsed by party chairs.

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