Deadlines approaching for Rehoboth Beach municipal election

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. – Deadlines are quickly approaching for the City of Rehoboth Beach’s upcoming municipal election.

Two commissioner posts and the mayor’s position will be on the ballot for the August 12th election. The deadline for candidates to file a petition to run is 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 5th. Nominating petitions can be obtained by emailing elections@cityofrehoboth.com or calling 302-227-6181 ext. 159.

Petitions must be signed by no less than 10 and no more than 25 qualified electors of the city. The Board of Commissioners will judge candidates’ qualifications, as prescribed by the city charter, at its June 16th meeting.

The deadline to register to vote in this election is July 13th. Voters in the City of Rehoboth Beach must be at least 18, a resident or freeholder (for at least 30 days) or a 10-year leaseholder (for at least six months), and registered in the city’s Book of Registered Voters.

In-person voting will be held on Saturday, August 12th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the convention center. Absentee ballots will be available starting June 28th and must be filed no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, August 11th.