DelawareSB 39153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF SELBYVILLE RELATING TO ELECTIONS.

Sponsored By: Gerald W. Hocker (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Selbyville elections follow a staggered schedule

Townwide voters elect the Mayor; Mayor and district 1 and 3 council elections occur in odd-numbered years. District 2 and 4 council elections occur in even-numbered years; all terms last two years, starting at the Annual Meeting. Annual elections are held the first Saturday in March, within town limits, at a council-set time and place. At least 10 days beforehand, notices must appear in five public places and a newspaper serving the town.

Selbyville voters choose council members by district

Selbyville must establish four connected election districts by January 1, 2026. Districts must have nearly equal populations, as far as possible and practical, using the latest federal census. Boundaries must be adjusted by January 1 of the second year after each federal census taken every 10 years. The four-member council has one resident from each district, nominated and elected by that district’s registered voters. New boundaries replace old ones for the next annual election, including nominations, and for other purposes when elected members take office.

Selbyville candidates face updated eligibility rules

Candidates for Selbyville Mayor or Town Council must be at least 21 and U.S. citizens. They must have lived in Selbyville as genuine residents for at least two years. Council candidates must also live in the district they seek to represent. The law removes the requirement that candidates be citizens of Delaware.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Richard G. Collins
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 60 • No: 0

House vote • 6/17/2025

Passed (2/3 required)

Yes: 40 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/6/2025