Politics
Delaware Supreme Court Ruled Vote by Mail & Same-day Registration Unconstitutional
According to Delaware Online, “The Delaware Supreme Court ruled on Friday to overturn the vote-by-mail and same-day voter registration legislation, marking a huge blow to Gov. John Carney and Democrats.”
The Supremes’ Court decision came just one day after oral arguments were heard on whether allowing all registered voters the choice to cast their ballot through the mail violates the state’s constitution.
The Supreme Court stated:
1. The Vote-by-Mail Statute2 impermissibly expands the categories of absentee voters identified in Article V, Section 4A of the Delaware Constitution. Therefore, the judgment of the Court of Chancery that the Vote-by-Mail Statute violates the Delaware Constitution should be affirmed. 2. The Same-Day Registration Statute3 conflicts with the provisions of Article V, Section 4 of the Delaware Constitution. Consequently, the judgment of the Court of Chancery that the Same-Day Registration Statute does not violate the Delaware Constitution should be reversed.
It could be an interesting election this time coming up because of the ruling by the Supreme Court and that the midterm election is slated for Nov. 8.
