2022 ELECTION NOTICE

The City of Lewes will hold its Annual Municipal Election on

Saturday, May 14, 2022

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  

Lewes City Hall

114 E. Third Street

Lewes, Delaware

The Mayor seat is open (3-year term)

Candidates for Mayor

Theodore W. Becker

Richard H. Moore

Andrew Williams

In order to vote in the municipal election, voters must be registered to vote with the City of Lewes. The City does not utilize the State of Delaware voter registration. To be a registered voter, persons must be a full-time resident of the City of Lewes, at least 18 years of age on election day, and a United States citizen. 

candidate filing information

Candidate filing has closed as of April 7, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. 

Voter Registration 

Voter registration for the municipal election is closed, as of April 29, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. 

absentee ballots

Registered voters who are not able to vote on election day may request an absentee ballot. Requests for absentee ballots must be received by noon on Friday, May 13. Absentee ballots are due no later than May 14th at 6 PM. Absentee ballots received after this time will not be counted. If mailing please allow enough time for the City to receive the ballot. 

Click here for absentee ballot applications.

Click here for FAQs to provide guidance and to answer questions voters may have navigating the voting process for the City of Lewes.

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

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