Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 188: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 188 is a bill introduced in the Delaware House on June 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO PRIMARY ELECTIONS. Primary sponsor: Mike Smith (Republican), Kim Williams (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Eric Buckson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 5, 2026): Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act allows Delaware voters who are not affiliated with a political party to vote in a political party's primary election. Currently there are approximately 170,000 registered Delaware voters who are not affiliated with a political party. Members of a political party are not allowed to crossover and vote in another political party's primary election
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Kim Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Krista Griffith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Dan Cruce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Kevin Hensley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to Executive Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 22 YES 17 NO 2 NOT VOTING
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 188 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 1 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HB 188 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House