2025-2026 Regular Session • Delaware Legislature
HB86: An Act To Amend Title 14 And Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Recounts Of Ballots In Elections.
Legislative Summary
This Act establishes a uniform threshold and procedure for a recount after a primary or general election for a statewide office, State Senator, State Representative, county office, the City of Wilmington, or school district elections. Under this Act, a recount will be conducted if the difference in the number of votes is 1% or less.
Bill History
3/18/2025
Introduced and Assigned to Elections & Government Affairs Committee in House
5/21/2025
Reported Out of Committee (Elections & Government Affairs) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(3/18/2025)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Sponsors
Republican: 4
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Shupe
Republican