YOUR VOTE, YOUR VOICE
Voting is a cornerstone of democracy and one of the most direct ways for citizens to influence government decisions that affect their lives. By casting a vote, individuals participate in shaping their community’s future, from local policies to national leadership. The act of voting not only upholds the principles of freedom and equality but also ensures that diverse voices and opinions are represented in governance. Engaging in this civic duty is essential for maintaining a vibrant and responsive democracy, where the government reflects the will of the people.
WHO CAN VOTE?
You can vote in U.S. federal, state, and local elections if you:
WHERE TO REGISTER TO VOTE
At any of the Department of Election offices.
At Division of Motor Vehicle offices when applying for, renewing or updating a Driver’s License or State ID Card.
At State Service Centers (Department of Health and Social Services) when applying for services.
At the Department of Labor: Division of Training and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
At WIC Program offices when applying for services or assistance.
At Armed Forces Recruitment Offices when applying for services.
At some Social Security offices.
At institutions of higher education when you register for classes.
If you’re not sure if you’re registered, check online at
JOIN MILLIONS ACROSS THE NATION ON SEPTEMBER 17 FOR NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY!
Stay informed, and make sure your voice is heard in the next election.
WHY VOTING IS IMPORTANT FOR LATINOS
Latinos are projected to account for 14.7% of all eligible voters in November 2024
Source: pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/01/10/key-facts-about-hispanic-eligible-voters-in-2024/ ›
Latinos had the lowest registration rate among racial and ethnic groups during the 2020 general election at 61.1 percent. This was more than 10 percentage points lower than the 72.7% registration rate for all voters regardless of race.
However, once registered, 88 percent of Latino voters cast a ballot, which is only 4 percentage points lower than the 92 percent of registered voters who cast a ballot regardless of race.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING ELECTIONS
JUNE
4-Bellefont Municipality
6-Smyrna School District Referendum
8-Millsboro Municipality 11-Delaware City Municipality
JULY
6-Slaughter Beach Municipality
AUGUST
3-Bower Municipality
3-Fenwick Island Municipality
10-Rehoboth Beach Municipality
31-Henlopen Acres Municipality
SEPTEMBER
7-Bethany Beach Municipality
10-State Primary Election 7am-8pm
21-Dewey Beach Municipality
OCTOBER
7-Delmar Municipality
NOVEMBER
5-2024 General Election 7am-8pm
DECEMBER
7-Dagsboro Municipality