Delaware Administrative Code Title 15 - Elections

24 Jun 2025 --
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Delaware Administrative Code – Title 15: Elections

In Delaware, Title 15 of the Delaware Administrative Code (DAC) and Title 15 of the Delaware Code (statutory law) both cover matters related to elections, including election procedures, candidate requirements, voting systems, and campaign finance.

However, the Delaware Administrative Code (DAC) consists of regulations issued by agencies — in this case, primarily the Delaware Department of Elections — to implement and enforce statutory election laws found in Title 15 of the Delaware Code.

Key Areas Typically Covered in Title 15 – Elections (DAC and Statute)

Voter Registration

Eligibility requirements

Deadlines and methods for registration

Maintenance of voter rolls

Election Procedures

Conduct of general, primary, and special elections

Rules for absentee and mail-in voting

Ballot preparation and voting machine standards

Candidate Requirements

Filing deadlines and petition procedures

Qualifications for office

Nomination processes for parties

Political Parties and Committees

Formation and recognition of political parties

Regulation of party primaries

Rules for party organizations

Campaign Finance and Disclosure

Contribution limits

Financial reporting requirements

Enforcement of campaign finance laws

Election Officials and Oversight

Roles of State Election Commissioner and county Boards of Elections

Poll worker training and duties

Recounts and contesting elections

Voting Systems and Security

Certification of voting systems

Chain of custody and auditing procedures

Provisional ballots

Example Administrative Regulations:

Regulations may be found under DAC sections like:

15 DE Admin. Code 1100 – General administration

15 DE Admin. Code 1200 – Voter registration procedures

15 DE Admin. Code 1500 – Campaign finance reporting

For instance:
15 DE Admin. Code 1201 – “Voter Registration Application Processing” describes the procedures election officials must follow when processing applications.

Where to Access It:

You can access the Delaware Administrative Code online at the Delaware Regulations website. For statutory law (Delaware Code), see Delaware Code Online – Title 15.