Elections in Delaware local government
What Delaware city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
45 Delaware meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Delaware with the most elections activity
- Georgetown, DE (10)
- Indian River School District, DE (8)
- Smyrna, DE (8)
- Smyrna School District, DE (7)
- Millsboro, DE (3)
- Dover, DE (1)
- Bethany Beach, DE (1)
- New Castle County, DE (1)
- Rehoboth Beach, DE (1)
- Lewes, DE (1)
- Middletown, DE (1)
- Clayton, DE (1)
Latest matching meetings
Public hearing on annexation and rezoning of 102 Fox Hall Drive
The Dover Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review an annexation and rezoning request for a 1.639‑acre parcel at 102 Fox Hall Drive, currently zoned RS‑1 and proposed to be rezoned R‑20. A separate public hearing will consider a request to abandon a portion of Liberty Street between Martin Luther King…
Board to elect officers and set FY 2027 tax rates
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold an organizational meeting to elect officers and approve the FY 2027 local tax rates. The meeting is scheduled for July 1, 2026, at Millsboro Middle School.
Council to vote on $188k clarifier project contract for water department
The Town Council will consider and possibly vote on a revised scope of services proposal for the Water Department's Clarifier Project from JMT in the amount of $188,150. They will also discuss a contract for EOD services through Delaware State Police for $75,014.10, and set dates for the Town Council election and…
Committee to discuss special election date for Wilmington annexation
The Administrative-Finance Committee will review Resolution R26-133, which sets a date for a special election on annexation of property into Wilmington. It will also discuss multiple ordinances that amend the FY2026 capital and operating budgets, including appropriations for parks, reassessment, and debt service…
Commissioners to set tax rate, award PFAS water treatment contract, and hold hearing on outdoor dining patio
The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an amended permit for an outdoor dining patio with alcohol service at The Blue Hen restaurant. They will consider awarding a contract for PFAS upgrades at Wells 7 and 8 water treatment facilities and a resolution setting the real estate tax rate for the next…
Board to certify 2026 annual election results
The Georgetown Board of Elections will meet primarily to certify the results of the 2026 Town of Georgetown annual election. The agenda includes only call to order, certification, and adjournment, making it a procedural meeting.
Council organizes with new member swearing-in and appointments
The Council will canvass the recent election results, swear in new members Dr. Corrine Upshur and B. Joseph Reames, and appoint council officers. They will set the regular meeting schedule and authorize signatures for numerous town bank accounts.
Board appoints election officers at routine meeting
This meeting is primarily procedural, covering the appointment of election officers, a general other business item, and public comment. No specific votes or detailed items are listed.
Council votes on election procedures and red light camera regulations
The council will hold a third reading and possible adoption of an ordinance clarifying election procedures. They will also introduce an ordinance to establish regulations for a red light safety monitoring program. A contract award for the Gateway North Interception Manhole Replacement project will be considered, along…
Town Council certifies 2026 municipal candidates
The Georgetown Town Council will adopt the meeting agenda, certify the candidates for the 2026 municipal elections, and then adjourn. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
Election Board reviews procedures for upcoming town election
The Election Board will review its responsibilities and procedures for the upcoming town election, including voter qualifications, absentee ballots, election day conduct, vote counting, and recount rules. No specific votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a training and planning session.
Council to consider zoning change for 212 West Market Street
The Georgetown Town Council will adopt the agenda, approve the March 23, 2026 minutes, and consider appointments to the Board of Elections. The meeting includes a second reading of Ordinance #2026-02 to rezone 212 West Market Street from UR2 to UB3. Departmental reports and a public comment period will also be…
Council to discuss ADU ordinance, budget, and infrastructure projects
The Lewes Mayor and City Council will consider scheduling a public hearing on an ordinance to amend zoning rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The body will also discuss renewing a conditional use agreement with Beebe Healthcare, awarding a bid for Hoornkill Avenue water and sewer infrastructure, and approving…
Council to adopt final property tax assessment list and hear appeals
The meeting begins at 5:30 PM with fact-finding hearings for property tax appeals. At 7 PM, the regular meeting includes a second reading of an ordinance on election procedures and a first reading of an ordinance on special event regulations. Council will hold hearings on property tax assessment appeals and vote on…
Council to adopt final property tax list and vote on election ordinance
The meeting begins at 5:30 PM with fact-finding hearings on property tax appeals. At 7:00 PM, the regular session considers second reading of an ordinance clarifying election procedures, first reading of an ordinance establishing special event regulations, and adoption of the final property tax assessment list…
Council to consider property tax bill changes and election charter amendments
The Smyrna Town Council will discuss and potentially act on several election‑related items, including certifying the candidate list for the April 28 election and scheduling a Meet the Candidates night. They will also consider Resolution 003-26, which adds penalties to property tax bills and approves posting the…
Middletown Council to review unofficial election results
The Mayor and Council of Middletown will meet to review unofficial election results. Official results and the swearing-in ceremony are scheduled for March 9, 2026.
Smyrna Council considers new graffiti remediation requirements
The Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss new property maintenance regulations. The body will consider the first reading of an ordinance regarding graffiti removal and swear in Election Board members.
Town Council to vote on updating the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance
The Town Council will discuss and vote on updating the town's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance regarding rear yard projections. The body will also consider several public grant applications and a new playground design for Rebar Park.
Council to approve Downtown Development District Master Plan renewal
The Smyrna Town Council will discuss and act on several items, including setting the time and place for the April 28, 2026 town election and appointing five election board members with two alternates. The council will also review and vote on the Downtown Development District Master Plan and its five‑year renewal…
City Council appoints new City Clerk and City Attorney at Dec 2 meeting
The council approved the appointment of Penelope Spicer‑Sidbury as City Clerk and Meredith T. Everhart as City Attorney. It also adopted resolutions recognizing Charles D. Barnett Sr., Luke Waddell Sr., and Charles H. Rivenbark Jr. for community service. The council established the 2026 schedule of meetings and…
Colonial School District Board to elect officers and reorganize
The Board of School Directors will meet to conduct its annual reorganization as required by the Pennsylvania School Code. The body will elect a president and vice president to one-year terms and administer oaths of office to board members.
Millsboro Town Council to hold organizational meeting and elect leadership
The Town Council will swear in members for a new term and elect the Mayor, Vice President, President Pro Tem, Secretary, and Treasurer. The body will also appoint members to five town committees and discuss a hotel tax ordinance.
Town Council to vote on absentee voting and sewer agreement addendum
The Georgetown Town Council will consider the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-05 regarding absentee voter and voter registration procedures. The body will also review an addendum to the Sussex County Sewer Agreement. The meeting will be held at 39 The Circle.
Town Council to consider absentee voting and land use map changes
The Town Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding absentee voters and voter registration. The body will also consider the second reading and adoption of a Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map amendment. Additionally, the meeting includes the organization of the council and oaths of office for Ward…
Board to vote on proposed 2026-2027 school boundary changes
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold an executive session for personnel, litigation, and negotiations before the regular session. Action items include approval of school choice applications, proposed 2026-2027 boundary changes, summer work hours, discipline disproportionality plans, SRO…
Board to discuss referendum and approve School Choice for 2025/2026
The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 7, 2025, at John Bassett Moore Intermediate School. The board will discuss a potential referendum, receive a construction update, and consider new Board member packets. They are also expected to approve School Choice for the 2025/2026…
Council to adjust election district boundaries based on 2020 census, affecting 2025 election candidate eligibility.
The town council will vote on several items, including a preliminary site plan for Beebe Medical Center, parking regulations at Plantation Lakes North Shore, a handbook amendment for town vehicles, and urgent adjustment of election district boundaries before the candidate filing deadline. Budget amendments for live…
Town Council will certify 2025 municipal candidates for Ward 1 and Ward 2
The Georgetown Town Council meeting on April 17, 2025 will adopt its agenda. Council members will certify the 2025 municipal candidates, including Christina Diaz Malone for Ward 1 and Anthony Neal for Ward 2. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.
Board approves 2025/2026 school calendar and FY 2025 revised budget
The Smyrna School District Board of Education met on April 16, 2025, and took action on several items including approving the 2025/2026 school calendar, the FY 2025 revised budget, school choice for two years, personnel changes, and a facility assessment. The board also discussed a construction update, a potential…
Council to consider collective bargaining agreement with police union
The Millsboro Town Council will meet on April 7, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve a collective bargaining agreement with the police department's union during an executive session. Other action items include conditional use approvals for Tidal Health and Beebe signs, an ordinance to expand snow emergency…
Board to discuss 2025-2026 programming and referendum
The Indian River School District Board of Education will consider the 2025-2026 district programming and a referendum on an operating-only authorizing resolution. The board will also act on personnel items, including a recommendation to hire a principal for the Southern DE School of the Arts and a revised personnel…
Board approves revised Title IX nondiscrimination policy
The Smyrna School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 19, 2025, at Smyrna Middle School. They recognized student achievements, heard administrative reports, and approved several items including a revised Title IX policy, change orders for two schools, the 2025/2026 school calendar on first…
Board to discuss referendum, consider special election
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting starting with executive session at 6:00 PM for personnel, litigation, negotiations, and student hearings, then reconvene at 7:00 PM. New business includes a continuation of discussion on a potential referendum (item 6.09) and a notice of…
Board to discuss and act on a 2025 referendum
The Indian River School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and take action regarding a referendum. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters.
Smyrna school board approves operating expense referendum and teacher contract
The board approved an operating expense referendum and ratified a three-year contract with the Smyrna Educators Association. It also authorized a superintendent search, revised policies on constables' use of force and political activity, and approved school choice for the 2025/2026 school year. Several student field…
Board to discuss upcoming referendum at workshop
The Smyrna School District Board of Education will hold a workshop meeting, during which no action will be taken. Topics include an executive session on hiring and collective bargaining, and discussions on the upcoming referendum, potential organizational chart revisions, and conducting a superintendent search.
Board approves referendum and school choice for 2025-26
The Smyrna School District Board of Education approved a referendum (details not specified), school choice for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, and several student trips. They also adopted first readings of multiple policy revisions including student code of conduct and employee leave policies. An executive…
Board to decide date and content of upcoming school referendum
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2024, at Sussex Central High School. Action items include setting the date and content of a referendum, approving substitute rates, and authorizing various school donations and alternate uniform dates. The board will also…
Board to discuss and set date/content for upcoming school referendum
The Indian River School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on personnel, litigation, and negotiations, followed by a public session. Key actions include approving school choice applications, reviewing a unit count summary, and discussing the date and content for a…