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State Representative in Delaware
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- July 14, 2026 - September 1, 2026
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State Representative
About this position
State Representatives are members of the state's lower chamber, as part of the state's bicameral legislature. State representatives are responsible for voting on: bills related to public policy matters, levels for state spending, raises or decreases in taxes, and whether to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.
Position Details
Employment Type
Part Time
Salary
$47,291/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 2 years
Eligibility Requirements
Must be at least 24 years of age, a citizen, ian nhabitant of the State for the previous 3 years, and an inhabitant of the District in which he shall be chosen for the past year, unless he shall have been absent on the public business of the U.S. or Delaware.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $945 (party-affiliated candidates) or $0 (independent candidates); signature requirement of 1% of all eligible voters in district (independent candidates only).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Board of Elections office in the county of your residence.
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