Primary Rules
How Delaware's Primary Works
Delaware uses a Closed Primary system
Closed Primary
Only voters registered with a political party can vote in that party's primary election. Independent and unaffiliated voters are excluded.
Registration counts: L2 Data · Updated August 19, 2026
Delaware Voter Registration
& Party Affiliation Statistics
Total Registered
771,292
Largest Party
Democratic (41.16%)
Independent / NPP
32.84%
Primary Type
Closed Primary
At a Glance
Delaware at a Glance
Key voter registration statistics · Updated 2026
Registered Voters
771,292
across 3 counties
Independent / NPP
253.3K
32.84% of registered
2024 Turnout
66.8%
of eligible voters
Registration
Voter Registration by Party
How many registered Democrats, Republicans, and Independents are in Delaware?
Democratic41.2%
Republican25.0%
Independent32.8%
Other1.0%
| Party | Registered Voters | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Democratic | 317,484 | 41.2% |
Republican | 192,437 | 25.0% |
Independent | 253,326 | 32.8% |
Other | 8,045 | 1.0% |
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Compare Gen Z and Boomer party registration in Florida.
Gen Z is far more likely to register Non-Partisan than Boomers — it’s their single largest category.
Party registration · Florida
Share of each generation
Republican
Boomers44.8%
Gen Z30.6%
Non-Partisan
Boomers20.4%
Gen Z33.5%
Democratic
Boomers32.3%
Gen Z30.3%
Boomers lean heavily Republican — nearly 45% are registered Republican, the dominant party by a wide margin.Gen Z is far more likely to be Non-Partisan (33.5%) than Boomers (20.4%).
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Turnout
Voter Turnout in Delaware
How many eligible Delaware residents actually vote?
Recent Elections
| Election | Turnout | Voted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 General | 66.8% | 518,330 |
| 2022 General | 42.8% | 325,632 |
| 2020 General | 68.3% | 509,241 |
| 2024 Presidential Primary | N/A — Canceled (both parties). D canceled in Feb 2024: Biden only candidate on ballot; DE law cancels uncontested primaries. R canceled March 19, 2024: legislature removed Haley after she withdrew, leaving Trump unopposed. Estimated state savings: $1.5M. | — |
| 2024 State Primary | 22.4% | 124,763 |
Primary turnout figures reflect all voters regardless of party registration. Source: each state’s Secretary of State Statement of Vote.
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