REGULAR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS - THIS INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED SOON FOR THE UPCOMING 2027 ELECTION
Regular City of Dover Municipal elections are held in odd-numbered years on the third Tuesday in April. The Mayor and nine Council Members are elected to four-year staggered terms on a non-partisan basis. Two members are elected from each of the four Council districts; the ninth member of Council and the Mayor are elected at large.
The next Regular Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
For additional information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office: Phone: 302-736-7008 or by e-mail: cityclerk@doverde.gov
Information regarding the requirements, qualifications, and filing deadlines for the offices of Mayor and Council can be found in the City of Dover Charter at the following link: https://library.municode.com/de/dover/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTICHRELA_SPACH_ARTIIMACO