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Delaware
"Liberty and Union"
More corporations are legally based here than actual people live here. Delaware's unique role as America's corporate capital means its single House member deals with more business law than most states combined. Plus, no sales tax makes for great outlet shopping.
South
Dover
Capital
1.0M
Population
1st State
Statehood
3
Electoral Votes
Voting & Civic Participation
Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features
Voter Turnout
Overall Turnout 202467.0%
+1.7% above national average
Youth Turnout (18-29)45.0%
4.0% below national average
Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)22.0%
Concerning - Large gap
Voting Access Features
- Early Voting
- Mail-in Voting
- Same-day Registration
- Automatic Registration
- Voter ID Required
- Non-Photo ID Requested (alternatives available)
Civics Education Requirements
State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards
B
Civics Education Standards
Strength Score: 12.5/100
Category: Weak (0-0.5)
Civics Test
Not required
Course Requirements
- Credits Required
- N/A
- Duration
- 0.5 semesters
Sources
- →Delaware Admin Code Title 14, Section 505
Delaware Department of Education • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →Hoover Institution State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-19
- →State of State Standards for Civics and U.S. History (2021)
Fordham Institute • Accessed: 2025-01-20
- →State Civics Requirements in 2024
Hoover Institution • Accessed: 2025-01-20