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High Scores for Delaware on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard
“The 2024 Democracy Scorecard empowers voters with information to hold their leaders in Washington accountable for a government that works for all."
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Delaware Legislature Sends Same-Day Voter Registration Bill to Governor’s Desk
"This is a huge step forward for voters. In a state where 12% of the population moves every year, voter registration will no longer be a barrier to casting our ballots."
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Senate Passes Vote By Mail Bill
The bill now heads to the House for consideration. If enacted into law, it will be effective for the September primary elections.
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House Committee to Consider Campaign Finance Bill
Three of its reforms were recommended in 2013 Veasey Report - Legislature urged to also ban corporate contributions as ‘Unfinished Business’
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As Delaware’s Legislative Session Nears End: Voting, Inspector General Bills Still Need to be Passed – Hearings Today at 11:30 am and Noon
With just over two weeks remaining in Delaware’s 2022 legislative session, bills to allow voters to cast ballots by mail; enable voters to correct and update their voter registrations, or register for the first time; and create a statewide Inspector General’s office have not yet been passed.
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Vote by Mail Bill Filed in Delaware Senate
"Our democracy is stronger when every voter has the option to vote safely from home, if they so choose."
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Delaware House Passes Same-Day Voter Registration Bill with Bipartisan Vote
The legislation allows voters to register to vote, or update their name or address, when they go to vote. Delaware's registration deadline is currently the fourth Saturday prior to the date of the election.
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Delaware Auditor Re-Indicted
Common Cause Delaware strongly supports the creation of an Inspector General’s office in the First State. Right now there is bipartisan legislative support for creating an IG that is independent, non-partisan, and appointed on the basis of professional qualifications, rather than simply elected.
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Friday, May 27 – Deadline to Decide Party Affiliation Ahead of September 13 Primary
Almost one-fourth of First State voters will not be able to vote in the September 13 primary unless they choose to register with one of the two major parties before this Friday.
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House Committee to Consider Bill Providing for Same-Day Voter Registration
We believe all eligible voters should have the freedom to vote, unimpeded by early registration deadlines.
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House Committee Considers Legislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Whistleblower Protection Act
Common Cause Delaware seeks to hold power accountable. Whistleblowers often play a key role in holding employers accountable, and so it is important for them to be protected from intimidation and retaliation.
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Common Cause Delaware Calls on Rep. Shupe to Ensure Delawareans can Vote Safely in 2022 Elections
During 2020, temporary COVID provisions allowed all voters in Delaware to vote by mail. But if the pending constitutional amendment is not passed soon, Delaware’s voters are likely to lose this voting option.
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Delaware Senate to vote today on bipartisan bill that eliminates barriers to voting
In an era of hyperpartisanship, Delaware legislators are working across the aisle to fix a system that requires most voters to register twice, to be able to vote in municipal elections. The Senate is scheduled to debate and vote on the bill, Senate Bill 233, during its meeting that starts at 2pm today.
