City of Rehoboth Beach Elections
Each year, the City of Rehoboth Beach municipal election takes place on the second Saturday of August. In 2026, the election took place on Saturday, August 8. The second Saturday in 2027 is August 14.
Voting is always held from 10 am to 6 pm at the Convention Center.
Eligible voters can register at City Hall on weekdays between 8:30am and 4pm up to 30 days before the election.
Important dates to keep in mind:
- 90 days prior – deadline to file nominating petitions to run for office, before 4:30pm
- First Saturday in July – City offices open 8:30 am-noon on Saturday for voter registration, which the city charter requires be done in person
- 30 days prior to the election at 4:30pm – voter registration deadline
- Election Day – voting from 10 am-6 pm at the Convention Center; Board of Elections meeting
Voter Information
To vote in City of Rehoboth Beach elections, voters must be:
- at least 18
- a resident or freeholder (for at least 30 days) or 10-year leaseholder (for at least six months)
- registered in the city’s Book of Registered Voters.
A resident or property owner/freeholder (for at least 30 days) or 10-year leaseholder (for at least six months) may register to vote in city elections in the city manager’s office during regular business hours through the close of business 30 days prior to the annual municipal election.
Voters who miss two consecutive annual elections are placed on an inactive list. These voters are notified by postcard, and information about their voting status is requested.
Eligible voters can register at City Hall on weekdays between 8:30am and 4pm up to 30 days before the election.
Absentee Ballots
Voters who wish to vote by absentee ballot in the city’s election must submit a completed absentee ballot request form.
To request that a form be mailed to you, call Donna Moore or Marco Avila at 302-227-6181 ext. 159 or email your request to elections@rehobothbeachde.gov.
Request forms must be completed and signed in order to be processed.
Return completed absentee ballot requests to:
City of Rehoboth Beach
229 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
Absentee ballots are available 45 days prior to Election Day. Ballots will be mailed to everyone who has an absentee ballot request form on file with the city. The deadline for the City to mail absentee ballots is the last Tuesday before the election.
The request form for an absentee ballot must be filed no later than noon the day before the election (in-person).
Absentee ballots must be returned in person or received by mail before polls close on Election Day.
All City of Rehoboth Beach commissioners must be at least 21 years of age. No less than three commissioners must be designated resident commissioners. A resident commissioner is a bona fide resident and domiciliary of the city. The mayor must be a bona fide resident and domiciliary of the city and have been domiciled in the City of Rehoboth Beach for at least 12 months immediately preceding the date of election. The other three commissioners must either have the same qualifications as a resident commissioner or be a freeholder of real estate located within the city.
Candidates must file a nominating petition signed by not less than 10 or more than 25 qualified electors of the city. To request a petition, email: elections@rehobothbeachde.gov or call 302-227-6181. For the 2026 election, nominating petitions are due 90 days prior to the election. As prescribed by city charter, commissioners will judge each candidate’s qualifications; this will take place during a Board of Commissioners regular meeting.