Primary Rules
How Delaware's Primary Works
Delaware uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
Voter file data: L2 Data · Registration counts: Delaware Secretary of State · Updated May 20, 2026
Delaware Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
767,325
Largest Party
Democratic (41.65%)
Independent / NPP
33.09%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
Delaware at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
767,325
across 3 counties
Independent / NPP
33.09%
of registered voters
2024 Turnout
66.8%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Delaware?
Democratic41.65%
Republican25.26%
Independent/Other33.09%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 319,605 | 41.65% |
Republican | 193,810 | 25.26% |
Independent/Other | 253,910 | 33.09% |
Turnout
Voter Turnout in Delaware
How many eligible Delaware residents actually vote?
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 66.8% | 518,330 |
| 2022 General | 42.8% | 325,632 |
| 2020 General | 68.3% | 509,241 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | N/A — Canceled (both parties). D canceled in Feb 2024: Biden only candidate on ballot; DE law cancels uncontested primaries. R canceled March 19, 2024: legislature removed Haley after she withdrew, leaving Trump unopposed. Estimated state savings: $1.5M. | — |
| 2024 State Primary | 22.4% | 124,763 |
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