Tag: Election reform

Voting Reforms, Protections Highly Selective

By J. FulghamDirector of Policy & CommunicationsDelaware House of RepresentativesRepublican Caucus Governor Matt Meyer on Thursday signed the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (HB 444), ostensibly to establish a system of state-level voting rights protections. Introduced during the final […]

While Approving One Major Voting Bill, Lawmakers Neglect Other Reforms

The Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act (House Bill 444) cleared the General Assembly on the last night of the session and is awaiting enactment at an expected signing ceremony with the governor. The bill — intended to prevent voter […]

Bill Seeking to Change Delaware’s Primary Election System Advances

A proposal that would fundamentally shift how Delaware conducts primary elections has cleared a House committee. Sponsored by State Rep. Mike Smith (R-Pike Creek Valley), House Bill 188 would allow unaffiliated voters to participate in primary elections. When multiple candidates […]