Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 329: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTION RESULTS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 329 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELECTION RESULTS. Primary sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican), Dan Cruce (Democratic), Stephanie Bolden (Democratic), Mike Smith (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 17, 2026): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
This Act updates Chapter 57 of Title 15 to reflect modern voting procedures. These updates are necessary because Chapter 57 of Title 15 provides the requirements under which the Superior Court (Court) performs its duties under § 6 of Article V of the Delaware Constitution to certify the results of each general election. As such, the requirements under this Chapter need to align with all of the current ballots and methods by which votes are cast to ensure that the results of general elections are properly certified and not subject to challenge. Specifically, this Act does all of the following: • Aligns terms and definitions with current law and the updates that will be enacted under Senate Bill No. 266 (153rd General Assembly). • Adds early voting ballots and provisional ballots to the materials that the Department of Elections must provide to the Court. • Explains that the Court certifies the results of the election by tabulating the votes cast. • Consolidates the requirements for the contents of certificates of elections and the delivery of those certificates to provide clarity and repeal contradictory and unnecessary provisions. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Buckson | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Dan Cruce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Stephanie Bolden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Mike Smith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Brian Pettyjohn | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Dave Wilson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By House. Votes: 39 YES 2 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 7 On Its Merits
- Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
- Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
- Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in Senate