Special elections to fill two open Delaware State Senate seats will be held on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The elections are to fill the vacancies created by departures of Congresswoman Sarah McBride and Lt.-Gov. Elect Kyle Evans Gay.
The race for 1st District Wilmington-area seat pits the Democratic candidate — United Way of Delaware COO Dan Cruce — against the GOP’s choice — retired Brandywine School District special education teacher Steve Washington,
Former Democratic State Rep. Ray Seigfried seeks 5th District Talleyville-area seat. He faces the Republican candidate — retired DuPont supply chain manager Brent Burdge.
Day-of voting will be at residents’ normal polling locations with the exception of three changes in the 5th District:
- 07-05 Forwood Elementary School, 1900 Westminster Dr., Wilmington, DE 19810
- 07-13 Forwood Elementary School, 1900 Westminster Dr., Wilmington, DE 19810
- 12-02 Brandywine High School, 1400 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803
Polling locations can be found at de.gov/voteplaces.
Early voting will take place from Feb. 4 to Feb. 13 at the Claymont Community Center and the Police Athletic League of Wilmington.
Specific dates and times for early voting can be found for District 1 voters here and District 5 voters here.
Residents who are not yet registered to vote must do so by Feb. 5 to vote in the special election. More information about how to register to vote can be found here.