University of Delaware · Since 1978
College Democrats at UD
Fighting for Democratic candidates and progressive values in the First State.
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days until Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Delaware's midterms are on the ballot.
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About us
Your voice in Delaware politics
A Registered Student Organization at the University of Delaware since 1978 and an affiliate chapter of the College Democrats of America.
Our mission
Our mission is to give UD students a voice in the political process by helping them learn about current issues and get involved in campaigns and their communities.
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Meet the decision-makers
Delaware's U.S. senators and representatives, state legislators, candidates, and policy experts come to speak at our meetings.
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Take action
We organize events and rallies, like the May 2022 Pro-Choice Rally on the Green.
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Get connected
We link members to campaign jobs, career opportunities, and outside events.
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Fall 2026
Upcoming events
Weekly meetings are Mondays, 5:30–6:30 PM in Gore Hall 117 unless listed otherwise.
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Oct5Mon
Meet the Advocacy & Political Groups
Hear from political and advocacy organizations across campus:
- Women in Law and Politics
- College Republicans
- SNF Ithaca
- Make It Count
- Sunrise Newark
- DeFlock UD
- UD YDSA
- People over Politics
- The Roundtable
RSVP required due to room capacity. Watch the GroupMe and your email for the link.
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Oct12Mon
Poster-making night
Make posters for No Kings. Materials provided.
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Oct19Mon
Weekly meeting
Details coming soon. Watch the GroupMe for updates.
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Oct28Wed
Guest speaker: Rep. Sarah McBride
Delaware's U.S. Representative joins the chapter. Date pending final confirmation.
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Nov2Mon
Election-eve phone bank
Get-out-the-vote calls for the Delaware Democratic Coordinated Campaign. RAs and RDs welcome.
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Nov3Tue
Election Night Watch Party
Watch the midterm results come in together. Time and location coming soon.
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Nov9Mon
Midterms debrief
Talk through the results and what comes next.
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Dec7Mon
Holiday party
Close out the semester with the chapter.
Opportunity
Internship with State Rep. Alonna Berry's reelection campaign. Ask an e-board member or check the GroupMe for details.
Earlier this semester
Attorney General ForumSept. 10 · Q&A with candidates Dwayne Bensing and Patty Rickman
Canvass for Dave RedlawskSept. 14 · Door-knocking with the campaign
Phone bank for Kira AlejandroSept. 28 · New Castle County Council
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Delaware General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Make your plan to vote
U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Attorney General, State Treasurer, State Auditor, the General Assembly, and county offices are all on the ballot. Here's everything you need to vote in Delaware.
Key dates
- Sat, Oct. 10Registration deadlineLast day to register to vote for the general election. Delaware does not have same-day registration.
- Oct. 22 – Nov. 1Early votingVote in person at any early voting site in your county. Oct. 22–24 and Oct. 26–27, 7 AM–7 PM. Oct. 28–Nov. 1, 11 AM–7 PM. Closed Sunday, Oct. 25.
- Fri, Oct. 30Absentee ballot request deadlineRequest by this date so your ballot can be mailed to you.
- Tue, Nov. 3Election DayPolls are open 7 AM to 8 PM. Absentee ballots must be received by 8 PM.
1. Check your registration
Make sure you're registered at your current address. If you moved dorms or apartments, update it.
Check or register at iVote →2. Find where to vote
Your Election Day polling place depends on your address. Early voting sites are different, so look both up.
Find your polling place →3. Pick how you'll vote
Vote early in person, on Election Day, or by absentee ballot if you're eligible. Request an absentee ballot through the voter portal.
Request an absentee ballot →From out of state?
College students can choose where to vote. You can register in Delaware using your campus address, or stay registered at home and vote absentee there. You can't do both. Deadlines in your home state may be earlier than Delaware's, so check them now.
Find your home state's rules at vote.gov →Dates from the Delaware Department of Elections. Questions? Ask any e-board member at Monday's meeting.
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Join College Democrats at UD
Join the GroupMe
Meeting reminders, RSVP links, and volunteer shifts all go here first. Join College Democrats at UD '26–'27.
Come to a Monday meeting
5:30–6:30 PM in Gore Hall 117. No experience needed, and you can drop in any week.
Follow @udeldems
Event posts go up Thursdays, with reminders on Sundays. Instagram · All our links.