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2022 City Election Information - Updated February 10, 2022
Polling Locations
No polling places will be opened as there are no contested races.
Need help identifying your district? View the Election Polling Places application here!
The City of Newark Election Polling Places application helps citizens locate their election polling place and obtain information about current elected officials. To locate a polling place, simply click on the map or enter an address in the search box. The polling place and respective voting precinct will then be highlighted on the map and information about the polling place will appear in a pop-up box on the page. For an instructional video on how to operate the polling place application, click here.
A form of identification will be required of all voters. For absentee ballots, please contact the City Secretary's Office at (302) 366-7000.
Candidate Qualifications
In order to run for Mayor, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- You must have resided in the city for at least one year preceding the election.
- You must be a qualified voter of the city.
- You must not have been convicted of a felony for a period of 15 years preceding the election as that crime is designated by the State of Delaware.
- You must file a nominating petition with the City Secretary's office with a minimum of 10 signatures of qualified voters residing in the city by Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The filing deadline has passed.
- You must have resided in the city for at least one year preceding the election.
- You must be a qualified voter of the city in the Council district you wish to represent.
- You must not have been convicted of a felony for a period of 15 years preceding the election as that crime is designated by the State of Delaware.
- You must file a nominating petition with the City Secretary's office with a minimum of 10 signatures of qualified voters residing in the district which the candidate is seeking election by Monday, February 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. The filing deadline has passed.
Filed Candidates
The following candidates have filed for the office of Mayor for a term to end in April 2025:- A. Stuart Markham, Jr., 4 Beagle Club Way, stu.markham@gmail.com
- Jay Bancroft, 715 Art Lane, jsb95003@gmail.com
- Jason Lawhorn, 812 Hilltop Road, lawhornfornewark@gmail.com
- Travis McDermott, 315 Amoroso Way, travismcd8@gmail.com
News stories on the 2022 City election:
- Newark Mayor Jerry Clifton announces he will not seek reelection - WDEL, January 10, 2022
- Clifton won't seek re-election, will retire in April after two decades in Newark government - Newark Post, January 11, 2022
- Former councilman Stu Markham announced campaign for mayor - Newark Post, January 14, 2022
- Newark election uncontested; Markham will be city's next mayor - Newark Post, February 8, 2022
- Markham wins uncontested race for Newark mayor - WDEL, February 9, 2022
Voter Registration
Requirements to Vote
- You must be at least 18 years old by Election Day.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
- You must have established residency in the city for at least 24 days prior to the election.
Request an Absentee Ballot
No absentee ballot affidavits will be mailed as there are no contested races.Working at the Polls
The City of Newark is looking for City residents who would like to work at the polling places. Workers must be available from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the day of the election as well as for a training to be scheduled in the week prior to the election. Payment ranges from $150 to $185 for workers depending on the role to which they are assigned plus an additional $50 for attending training prior to the election. Lunch and personal protective equipment (PPE) is also provided. While the 2022 City election has been cancelled, residents interested in working in future elections can add their names to the City election workers list by emailing their information to citysecretary@newark.de.us.For more information, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 302-366-7000 or citysecretary@newark.de.us.
More Information
If you have specific questions about city elections, you may call the City Secretary's Office at (302) 366-7000. For further information, you may call the New Castle County Department of Elections at (302) 577-3464.Election Calendar
January 31, 2022, 5:30 p.m. - Election Board meeting
February 7, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Filing deadline for candidates for Mayor and Council Members in Districts 3, 5 and 6
April 14, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Election Board certification meeting
April 21, 2022, 6:00 p.m. - Swearing in of new Mayor and Council members