What to Expect in Delaware on Election Day

election day

November 5th.

Survey closing time

8pm ET.

Presidential election votes

3 were awarded to the national winner.

Important races and candidates

President: Harris (D) vs. Trump (R) vs. Vermin Supreme (Constitution) vs. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Independent Party of Delaware) vs. Chase Oliver (Libertarian).

US Senate: Blunt Rochester (D) vs. Eric Hansen (R) vs. Michael Katz (Independent Party of Delaware).

Governor: Matt Meyer (D) vs. Mike Ramone (R).

Other interesting breeds

U.S. House of Representatives, State Senate, State House, Lieutenant Governor, Insurance Commissioner and Mayor of Wilmington.

Past presidential results

2020: Biden (D) 59%, Trump (R) 40%, AP Race Call: Tuesday, November 3, 2020, 8 p.m. ET.

Voter registration and turnout

Registered voters: 786,577 (as of Oct. 1, 2024). About 45% Democrats, 26% Republicans and 23% no party.

Voter turnout in the 2020 presidential election: 68% of registered voters.

Voting before election day

Votes cast before Election Day 2020: approximately 32% of the total votes.

Votes cast before Election Day 2022: approximately 24% of the total votes.

Votes cast before Election Day 2024: See AP Advance Vote Tracker.

How long does it take to count the votes?

First votes reported, November 3, 2020: 8:16 p.m. ET.

By midnight ET: About 99% of all votes cast have been reported.

Associated Press writer Maya Sweedler contributed to this report.