Election Information

Special Election Information

Voting Information: In order to vote in the City election, you must be:

• at least 18 years of age
• a resident of the City of New Castle for at least 30 days
• and a registered voter in the State of Delaware. 

Candidate Information: The requirements of candidates to file for elected office are:

• must have resided in the City for two years before election;
• at time of election must be a qualified voter of the City.

REGISTER TO VOTE (State of Delaware Department of Elections)

You can register to vote by applying with the Delaware Department of Elections. You can apply:

• By Mail or By Phone or In Person
  Click here to see a list of contact numbers for the Department of Elections.
• Online
  Register to Vote Online.
• Or at any of these State agencies while accessing their services:
  • Division of Motor Vehicles (Driver License and State ID Services)
  • Department of Health & Social Services
  • Department of Labor