04/12/2026
To strengthen the integrity of state-run elections and safeguard democracy here in the First State, members of the Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus and Delaware House Democrats have introduced a package of three bills to modernize and improve Delaware’s election laws.
“The modernization of our election laws is essential to ensuring voter confidence and overall trust in our electoral process. SB 266 is about election protection and safeguarding our democracy, ensuring that Delaware’s elections are held in a way that is clear, fair, and reliable,” said Sen. Dan Cruce. “While national distrust in government has grown, it’s important that we meet the moment here at home to uphold our core values and guarantee trust at the ballot box.”
“This legislation is rooted in providing trust, while tightening our existing reporting procedures,” said Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend. “House Bill 344 will hold both campaigns and political committees to higher standards, which will bolster enforcement mechanisms to address potential bad actors.”
“Committes that support candidates and political parties are an integral part of our electoral process. The money that flows from these committees to candidates deserves to be as open to the public as possible, and this bill achieves that goal,” said Sen. Kyra Hoffner. “Voters deserve to know how money is spent in our state’s elections so they can make decisions free from undue influence, for better or for worse.”
https://senatedems.delaware.gov/.../lawmakers-introduce.../
To strengthen the integrity of state-run elections and safeguard democracy here in the First State, members of the Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus and Delaware House Democrats have introduced a package of three bills to modernize and improve Delaware’s election laws.
“The modernization of our election laws is essential to ensuring voter confidence and overall trust in our electoral process. SB 266 is about election protection and safeguarding our democracy, ensuring that Delaware’s elections are held in a way that is clear, fair, and reliable,” said Sen. Dan Cruce. “While national distrust in government has grown, it’s important that we meet the moment here at home to uphold our core values and guarantee trust at the ballot box.”
“This legislation is rooted in providing trust, while tightening our existing reporting procedures,” said Senate Majority Leader Bryan Townsend. “House Bill 344 will hold both campaigns and political committees to higher standards, which will bolster enforcement mechanisms to address potential bad actors.”
“Committes that support candidates and political parties are an integral part of our electoral process. The money that flows from these committees to candidates deserves to be as open to the public as possible, and this bill achieves that goal,” said Sen. Kyra Hoffner. “Voters deserve to know how money is spent in our state’s elections so they can make decisions free from undue influence, for better or for worse.”
https://senatedems.delaware.gov/2026/04/09/lawmakers-introduce-election-reforms/
