Delaware Petition Signature Requirements (2026)

How many signatures you need to qualify for the ballot in Delaware, the 2026 petition filing windows, and how to validate your signatures against the Delaware voter file.

Of enrolled voters — State Treasurer, State Comptroller

September 1, 2026

Next deadline — general petition

Signature requirements by office

Office	Minimum signatures	% of enrolled voters
State Treasurer, State Comptroller	—	5%
Attorney General	—	5%
Governor, Lieutenant Governor	—	5%
State Senator, State Representative	—	5%
U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative	—	5%

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Official sources

Always confirm requirements and deadlines with the official Delaware election authority before you file:

Delaware Department of Elections

Frequently asked questions

How many signatures do I need to get on the ballot in Delaware?

Delaware signature requirements vary by office. State Treasurer, State Comptroller: 5% of enrolled voters; Attorney General: 5% of enrolled voters; Governor, Lieutenant Governor: 5% of enrolled voters. See the full table above for all offices.

What is the 2026 petition filing deadline in Delaware?

For the 2026 cycle in Delaware, the next petition deadline is September 1, 2026. Create a free account to see every filing window.

Can I validate Delaware petition signatures myself?

Yes. Petition Validator lets you upload petition pages and automatically matches each signer against the Delaware voter file — checking registration, address, and duplicates in seconds per signature. You can start free, no paid Victory Waves account required.

How does signature validation work?

You upload images of your petition pages; our system transcribes each signature and matches the signer's name, address, and date against official voter registration data to confirm they're a registered voter in the correct jurisdiction.

Last updated for the 2026 cycle on July 17, 2026. Always confirm requirements and deadlines with your state or local election authority.