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This Election News & Notices Archive page provides a comprehensive list of press releases, notices, and election-related news. All information is accurate at the time of publication, but please be advised that older news links may no longer contain the most current information, links, or documents.


Notice: Inaccessible Polling Place - 4/15/2024

Notice: Provisional Ballot Timely Recommendations Challenges - 4/15/2024

Notice: Pre-Canvass & Canvass - 4/15/2024

Notice: Provisional Review Count - 4/15/2024

Notice: Return Board - 4/15/2024

Notice: UOCAVA Count - 4/15/2024

Due to camera issues, the mail/absentee drop box in Edgmont will remain closed until further notice - 4/13/2024

Delaware County ballot drop boxes are now open - 4/5/2024

Delaware County Elections’ 2024 Primary Election Kickoff Guide - 4/1/2024

Notice: Logic & Accuracy Testing - 3/6/2024

Notice: 2024 Unofficial Candidates List - 2/29/2024

In-Person Poll Worker Training Sessions to Begin Saturday, March 2 - 2/26/2024

The Delaware County Court of Common Pleas Has Issued An Order to Extend the Filing Deadline for Nominating Petitions - 2/13/2024

Notice: 2024 Municipal Primary - 1/26/2024

Notice: Casting of Lots - 1/26/2024

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 - 1/26/2024

Delaware County Elections Completes Mailing of 100K Vote-by-Mail Ballot Applications for the Upcoming 2024 Elections - 1/24/2024

Notice: Unofficial Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters (General Primary - April 23, 2024) - 1/23/2024

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2024 - 1/18/2024

Notice: Board of Elections Certification Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - 12/15/2023

Notice: Delaware County Elections Completes Four Recounts of Close Contests from Municipal Election - 12/4/2023

Board of Elections Certification Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023 - 11/14/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 - 11/13/2023

Delaware County Elections’ Update on the Nov. 7, 2023 Municipal Election - 11/8/2023

Mail/Absentee Voting - Report of Ballots Received (Nov. 7, 2023 Municipal Election) - 11/7/2023

The Future of Efficient Voter Check-In is Here! Delaware County Elections Begins Phased Roll Out of New Electronic Pollbooks - 11/6/2023

What to Expect on Election Day: The November 7, 2023 Municipal Election is Almost Here - 11/4/2023

Notice: Proclamation of Election - 10/31/2023

Notice: Pre-Canvass and Canvass Notice - 10/31/2023

Notice: Provisional Ballot Review & Count Notice - 10/31/2023

Notice: Return Board Notice - 10/31/2023

Notice: Board of Election Provisional Ballot Meeting - 10/31/2023

Notice: UOCAVA Ballot Count Notice - 10/31/2023

Notice: Sample Ballot - 10/31/2023

Notice: 2024 Ward/Precinct Changes Proposed for Radnor Township - 10/30/2023

Deadline for Requesting a Mail/Absentee Ballot is Tuesday, October 31, at 5:00 p.m. - 10/27/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023 - 10/21/2023

Delaware County Elections’ Nov. 7, 2023 Municipal Election Kickoff: 37,500 Vote-by-Mail Ballots Released - 10/9/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Monday, October 9, 2023 - 10/5/2023

Notice: Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, 2023 Municipal Election - 10/4/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 26, 2023 - 9/22/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Monday, September 11, 2023 - 9/7/2023

Notice of Voting Equipment Software Hash Testing for the 2023 Municipal Election - 9/5/2023

Update: National Poll Worker Recruitment Day - 8/23/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 7/19/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, June 27, 2023 - 6/21/2023

A Message To Our Poll Workers From James P. Allen, Director Of Elections - 5/19/2023

Drawing of Lots Report - 6/2/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Certification Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 5/24/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - 5/18/2023

Delaware County Elections Holds Successful Primary and Special Elections - 5/17/2023

Notice: By Mail Voting - Report of Ballot Envelopes Received - 5/16/2023

Notice: Notice of Pre-Canvass and Canvassing of Ballots - 5/15/2023

Notice: Provisional Ballot Review - 5/15/2023

Notice: Return Board Notice - 5/15/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting - Provisional Ballot Considerations - 5/15/2023

Notice: UOCAVA Count Notice - 5/15/2023

The Delaware County 2023 Primary Election & Special Election Day Guide - 5/15/2023

Delaware County Bureau of Elections Issues Final Guidance Regarding Flawed Vote-by-Mail Envelopes - 5/6/2023

Notice: Unofficial Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters (Municipal Primary) - 4/29/2023

Delaware County Elections Completes First Mailing of Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 4/21/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2023 - 4/19/2023

Delaware County Elections’ 2023 Primary Election Kickoff - 4/14/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 28, 2023 - 3/27/2023

Unofficial candidate list, with lever numbers, for the May 16, 2023 Primary in Delaware County - 3/27/2023
Note: This list will be updated if the Courts rule candidates off the ballots. This list also will be updated after parties/candidates file for the Special Election in the 163rd State Representative District.

Notice: Board of Elections Logic and Accuracy Testing - 3/25/2023

Notice: Unofficial Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters - 2/14/2023

Unofficial List of Offices for the May 16, 2023 Primary Election Now Available - 2/9/2022

Preparations Underway by Delaware County Elections for the May 16, 2023 Primary Election - 2/6/2023

Updated 2023 Vacancy Kits Now Available - 2/6/2023

Delaware County Bureau of Elections Completes Successful Election Recount - 1/30/2023

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023 - 1/23/2023

Notice: Certification Meeting - 11/14/2022

Notice: Provisional Meeting - 11/14/2022

Update Regarding Results of the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election - 11/11/2022

Warning Issued Regarding Text-based Polling Place Misinformation Campaign - 11/8/2022

Delaware County Voters Reminded to Correct Flawed Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 11/4/2022

Observer requests must be received by 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 4, 2022 to be approved before Election Day - 11/2/2022

Notice: Board of Elections to Meet on Election Day to Decide Issues that May Arise - 11/1/2022

Notice: Delaware County Election Return Board - 10/31/2022

Notice: Inaccessible Polling Place / TDD (Upper Darby Twp. 6-4) - 10/31/2022

Notice: Election Day Pre-canvassing - 10/31/2022

Notice: Delaware County Board of Elections Provisional Ballot Review - 10/31/2022

Notice: Canvassing Military and Overseas Absentee Ballots - 10/31/2022

Delaware County Elections Issues Final Vote-by-Mail Guidance - 10/28/2022

Delaware County Elections Opens Ballot Drop Boxes - 10/21/2022

Delaware County Elections Reminds Voters of Upcoming Election Deadlines - 10/21/2022

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tues., October 25, 2022 - 10/20/2022

Delaware County Elections Issues Updated Vote-by-Mail Ballot Guidance - 10/17/2022

Delaware County Elections Begins Release of Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 10/7/2022

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Thu., October 13, 2022 - 10/6/2022

Notice: Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters County of Delaware - 9/26/2022

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tues., September 27, 2022 - 9/23/2022

Delaware County Elections Permanently Closes Two Ballot Drop Box Sites - 9/20/2022

Delaware County Elections 2022 General Election Kickoff - 9/13/2022

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tues., September 13, 2022 - 9/9/2022

Ashley Lunkenheimer Voted New Chair of Delaware County Board of Elections - 7/15/2022

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, July 7, 2022 - 7/6/22

Delaware County Board of Election Successfully Completes Recount - 6/10/22

Delaware County to Perform Recount of the Republican Ballots in the Contest for U.S. Senate - 5/31/22

Notice: Notice of Recount - 5/31/22

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Mon., June 6, 2022 - 5/31/22

Write-In Candidate Accumulation Request Form Submission Deadline is June 2, 4:30 p.m. - 5/27/22

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Wed., May 25, 2022 - 5/23/2022

Delaware County Holds Successful Primary Election - 5/20/2022

Take the test that poll workers take! - 5/16/2022

The Delaware County 2022 Primary Election Day Guide - 5/16/2022

Delaware County Election Seeking Poll Workers for May 17 Primary Election - 5/12/2022

Delaware County Polling Places Finalized for the May 17 Primary Election - 5/10/2022

Deadline for Requesting a Vote-by-Mail Ballot is Tuesday, May 10 - 5/9/2022

The Voter Registration Deadline for the May 17 Primary Election is Today - 5/2/2022

Opening of Ballot Drop Boxes in Marple, Media Borough, Swarthmore, and Upper Darby Delayed due to Camera Servicing - 4/29/2022

Delaware County Elections’ Vote-by-Mail Ballots Mailed—Secure Ballot Drop Boxes Open Monday, May 2 - 4/28/2022

Notice: Notice of Primary - 4/27/2022

Notice: Inaccessible Polling Places - 4/27/2022

Notice: Notice of Pre-Canvass and Canvassing of by Mail Ballots - 4/27/2022

Notice: Notice of Provisional ballot review and subsequent counting - 4/27/2022

Notice: Notice of Return Board - 4/27/2022

Notice: Central Tabulation Count of Election Equipment - 4/27/2022

Notice: UOCAVA Ballot Count - 4/27/2022

Notice: Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters County of DELAWARE - 4/22/22

Delaware County Elections’ 2022 Primary Election Kickoff - 4/21/2022

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Sample Ballots and Candidate List for the May 17, 2022 Primary - 4/14/22

Only Republican and Democratic Voters Are Eligible to Cast Ballots in the May 17 Primary Election in Delaware County - 4/8/22

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Monday, April 11, 2022 | Agenda - 4/5/22

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, March 22, 2022 | Agenda - 3/15/22

Notice: Casting of Lots (Ballot position of candidates seeking the office of Delaware County Democratic Committee Members) - 3/15/22

Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders period for candidates to circulate and file petitions for the May 17, 2022 Primary temporarily suspended - 2/24/22

Update Regarding the Circulation of Nomination Petitions: First Day for Party Committeeperson Candidates to Circulate Petitions is Fri., Feb. 25 - 2/25/22

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, February 22, 2022 | Agenda - 2/18/22

Period for Circulation of Nomination Petitions Temporarily Suspended - 2/10/22

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, February 2, 2022 - 2/1/22

New Secure Email Address for Military and Civilian Overseas Voters - 12/30/21

Successful Candidates for Office Reminded of Deadline for Notarized Affidavits - 12/29/21

Delaware County Elections Finalizing the Processing of Poll Worker Payments for 2021 Municipal Election - 12/17/21

Lottery Results to Decide Ties from Write-In Votes for the 2021 Municipal Election - 12/14/21

Delaware County Elections Dec. 14 Meeting to Determine Winners of Precinct-Level Ties - 12/14/21

Delaware County Elections Completes Recounts for Nov. 2, 2021 Municipal Election - 12/2/21

Statement Regarding the November Election - 11/22/21

Official Write-In Vote Totals – Nov 2, 2021 - 11/22/21

Delaware County Certifies Results of the Nov. 2, 2021 Municipal Election - 11/18/2021

Deadline for Candidates to Request Accumulation of Write-in Votes for the Municipal Election is Tues., Nov. 30, 2021 at 12 noon - 11/15/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Friday, November 12, 2021 - 11/11/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 11/8/21

What Delaware County Voters Can Expect on Election Day - 11/1/21

Poll Worker Pick Up Site at the Wharf moved to Media due to Coastal Flood Warning by the National Weather Service - 10/29/21

Municipal Election Vote-by-Mail Ballot Update (Updated) - 10/29/21

Notice: Inaccessible Polling Places & Alternative Ballots - 10/22/21

Municipal Election Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Deadline is Tuesday, October 26 - 10/21/21

Notice: Central Automatic Tabulating Election Equipment Test - 10/21/21

Delaware County Elections is Hiring! - 10/15/21

Municipal Election Vote-by-Mail Ballots Due to Arrive by Monday, October 18 - 10/15/21

Delaware County Ballot Drop Boxes Now Open and Accepting Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 10/14/21

Voter Registration Open Until October 18 for the Municipal Election - 10/12/21

Notice: Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters and the Unofficial Candidates List for the November 2021 Municipal Election (Updated) - 10/11/21

Unsworn Declaration and Late Contributions/24 Hour Report documents Available - 10/7/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, October 13, 2021 - 10/5/21

Delaware County Elections’ 2021 Municipal Election Kickoff - 10/5/21

Notice: The Monday, October 4, 2021 Board of Elections Meeting has been canceled - 9/29/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021 - 9/15/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 8/27/21

Updated listing of vacancies in elected offices and updated post-primary ballot changes posted - 8/27/21

Results of the May 18, 2021 Municipal Primary are available, including data for write-in candidates - 6/16/21

Write-In Candidate Accumulation Request Form Submission Deadline is June 4, 4:30 p.m. - 6/4/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for June 7, 2021 - 6/3/21

Notice: Board of Elections to Meet on June 7 to Certify Results of the 2021 Municipal Primary - 6/3/21

Statement from Delaware County Regarding a Shortage of Ballots - 5/19/21

The Delaware County 2021 Municipal Primary Election Day Guide - 5/17/21

Ballot Measures and Constitutional Amendments up for Consideration by all Delaware County Voters - 5/15/21

Update Regarding Mask Guidance for the Tuesday, May 18 Municipal Primary Election - 5/14/21

What to Do If Your Vote-by-Mail Ballot Has Not Arrived - 5/13/21

Deadline for Requesting a Vote-by-Mail Ballot is Tuesday, May 11 - 5/11/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for May 12, 2021 - 5/7/21

Delaware County Elections Department Seeks Additional Poll Workers - 5/7/21

Delaware County’s Voter Service Center Open Monday to Saturday Through Election Day - 5/3/21

May 3 is last day to file new or updated voter registrations for May 18 Primary Election - 4/30/21

Delaware County Bureau of Elections Vote-by-Mail Update - 4/29/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Agenda Posted for 4/28 Meeting - 4/27/21

Updated Instructions and Request Form for Watcher’s Certificate Request Form for Candidates Posted - 4/26/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for April 28, 2021 - 4/26/21

Notice: The OFFICIAL Candidate Lists for the Spring 2021 Municipal Primary ARE now available - 4/14/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Agenda Posted - 4/5/21

Notice: Board of Elections Meeting Scheduled for April 7, 2021 - 4/5/21

The unofficial Candidate List for the Spring 2021 Municipal Primary is now available - 3/30/21

Video: March 2, 2021 Delaware County Board of Elections Meeting - 3/2/21

Delaware County Bureau of Elections 2021 Primary Kickoff Update - 2/18/21

Notice: Unofficial Notice of Election for the Military and Overseas Voters - 2/18/21

Pennsylvania Extends Deadline for Annual Campaign Finance Reports Due to Severe Winter Storm - 2/5/21

Pennsylvania Extends Deadline for Annual Campaign Finance Reports Due to Severe Winter Storm - 2/1/21

Video: January 15, 2021 Delaware County Board of Elections Meeting - 1/15/21

Notice: January 15, 2021 Delaware County Board of Elections Meeting - 1/8/21



2020

Delaware County Board of Elections finalizes certification of 2020 General Election results upon dismissal of litigation affecting 165th Legislative District - 11/25/20

Delaware County Board of Elections Livestreams Continuation of Nov. 23 Meeting to Certify Results of General Election - 11/24/20

Election Update - November 23, 2020 - 11/23/20

Notice: First Signing of the Certification of Computation of Election Results - 11/19/20

Notice: First Signing of the Certification of Computation of Election Results - 11/19/20

Notice: Certification of the November 3, 2020 General Election Results - 11/16/20

Results of Delaware County’s Provisional Ballot Challenge Hearing - 11/14/20

Delaware County’s Provisional Ballot Challenge Hearing to be Held Nov. 13 - 11/12/20

Notice: Special Meeting of the Delaware County Voter Registration Commission - 11/11/20

Delaware County's response to video circulating of ballots - 11/06/20

Nov. 5th 3pm update from the Delaware County Bureau of Elections - 11/05/20

Nov. 4th 6pm update from the Delaware County Bureau of Elections - 11/04/20

Delaware County Election Day Update (9:30 p.m.) - 11/03/20

Delaware County Election Day Update (3:00 p.m.) - 11/03/20

Delaware County Election Day Update (11:00 a.m.) - 11/03/20

Resolving an issue with a mail-in or absentee ballot: Read our “Vote-by-Mail Guide to Last Minute Concerns” - 11/03/20

Provisional Ballot Review Observers - 11/03/20

New Election Notices Published - 11/02/20

What Delaware County Voters Can Expect on Election Day - 10/30/20

DA’s Office Announces Efforts to Ensure Safety and Security of Election - 10/30/20

Delaware County Processes Record Number of Vote-by-Mail Ballots - 10/29/20

2020 General Election Pre-Canvass and Canvass Process - 10/29/20

Information on Emergency Absentee Ballots - 10/28/20

Delaware County Polling Places Finalized - 10/28/20

Delaware County Looking for Election Volunteers! - 10/27/20

2020 Voting Fact Sheet for Long Term Care Facilities Released by PA DOS - 10/27/20

Delaware County Board of Elections Election Process Overview - 10/27/20

PA Supreme Court Rules that Ballots Cannot be Disqualified Based on Signature Comparisons - 10/26/20

Delaware County Vote-by-Mail Ballot Status Update - 10/23/20

Disability Rights Pennsylvania Announces Voting Rights Email and Hotline for Voters with Disabilities - 10/22/20

Board of Elections Notices Posted - 10/22/20

Update to Election Day Judicial Coverage Announced - 10/21/20

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Application Deadline is October 27 - 10/21/20

Delaware County Board of Elections to Hold Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, and 12 noon - 10/21/20

Delaware County Announces 32 Ballot Drop Boxes Will be Accepting Ballots on October 20 - 10/16/20

Delaware County and the Philadelphia Union have partnered to host a three-day Pop-up Voter Service Center at Subaru Park in Chester on October 16, 17 and 18 - 10/15/20

Delaware County Board of Elections Finalizes Polling Places - 10/14/20

Delaware County and Philadelphia Union Host 3-Day Voter Service Center at Subaru Park - 10/14/20

The Delaware County Bureau of Elections holds October 13 Meeting - 10/13/20

The Delaware County Bureau of Elections continues to work to coordinate the installation and distribution of Ballot Drop Boxes across the county. - 10/13/20

Delaware County Launches New Campaign Cautioning Voters: Don’t Vote Naked! - 10/09/20

New Poll Watcher Guidance Issued by the State - 10/09/20

Delaware County Launches Election Hotline to Assist Residents with Election Related Questions - 10/07/20

Delaware County Bureau of Elections Releasing Mail-in Ballots - 10/05/20

Voter Service Centers Opening in Delaware County - 10/05/20

Secure Voting Ballot Boxes Delivered to Delaware County - 09/08/20

Delaware County Awarded $2.2 Million Grant for Safe Elections - 08/19/20

Delaware County Hiring Paid Election Staff for the 2020 General Election - 08/05/20



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