Delaware Voter Registration Surpasses Eligible Adult Population After Adjustments

As reported by First State Update:

New analysis of state population data and voter registration records shows that Delaware’s voter rolls may contain more registered voters than the number of residents legally eligible to cast a ballot.

As of October 1, 2025, Delaware reported 799,581 registered voters statewide. [Confirmed accurate by 38th RDC]. U.S. Census estimates place the state’s total voting-age population at 819,952 adults. [Likely a good estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau’s ACS 2023 1-Year data],That figure alone indicates an unusually high registration rate of 97.5 percent, well above the national average of roughly 74 percent. [38th Interject: This is significant because most states report the registration rate of ELIGIBLE voters, whereas this report shows percentage of ALL adults in Delaware, making these figures for Delaware even more extreme!]

When adjusting for an estimated 30,000 undocumented adults living in Delaware—who are not eligible to vote—the eligible adult population drops to about 789,952 [38th Interject: here is the source, likely accurate] . That adjustment results in a registration rate of more than 101 percent, meaning the number of registered voters exceeds the estimated pool of eligible adult residents.

Election experts note that such discrepancies are often explained by delays in removing deceased individuals, people who have moved out of state, or other inactive voters from registration lists. Delaware’s use of automatic voter registration through the Division of Motor Vehicles also contributes to high enrollment rates.

While the figures do not indicate fraud, they highlight the importance of regular voter list maintenance to ensure accuracy and public confidence in election administration.

What YOU Can Do!

These findings raise serious questions about how Delaware maintains its voter roll, especially with the growth of automatic voter registration and the sharp rise in “permanent absentee” voters. At our Mighty 38th District Southern Delaware Republican Club meeting this Monday, we’ll take a closer look at these trends, review the data for our own districts, and discuss practical steps we can take to help clean up the voter rolls and strengthen election integrity in Sussex County.

Join us to learn what’s happening, why it matters, and how you can get involved in restoring transparency and confidence in our elections.

Next 38th District Southern Delaware Republican Club Meeting

Mark your calendars for Monday, October 6th, for our Mighty 38th Southern Delaware Republican Club meeting 6:30pm at the South Coastal Library. Much has occurred in the past month, and we have plenty to discuss, including the passing of Charlie Kirk, Constitution Day, the latest education testing results, and ongoing property tax issues. Below, you’ll find an insightful analysis by Caesar Rodney Institute policy analyst Charlie Copeland, explaining the root causes of the unexpected property tax changes. As we prepare for November 2026, we will also cover the status of cleaning up the voter rolls and who is eligible to vote by permanent absentee. If you would like to join this team, please email info@38thdrcp.com.

A big thank you to our Fundraising Committee and to MaGee Farms for assisting with our first Mighty 38th Mums sale. You can still go to MaGee Farms to get your beautiful fall mums and support a local Sussex County business! 38317 Marlyn Lane, Selbyville. Remember to water your mums frequently for best blooming. Enjoy!

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38th Club Meeting, Monday, October 6th, 6:30pm, South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach

Sussex GOP Region Meeting, October 13th, 6:30pm, Millsboro Fire Hall

IRSD Committee Meetings, Monday, October 13th, Millsboro Middle, 4pm-7pm

IRSD School Board Meetings, Monday, October 27th, 6:30pm, Millsboro Middle

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Delaware Day Celebration, December date TBD

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