A bill to allow no-excuse absentee voting in Delaware now goes to the full Senate. (Delaware Department of Elections)

No-excuse absentee voting bill passes Senate committee

Sam HautGovernment, Headlines

The Senate Executive Committee on Wednesday privately advanced a bill, with four members in favor, that allows for no-excuse absentee voting in Delaware, joining 35 other states and the District of Columbia. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Darius Brown, D-Wilmington, would amend Delaware’s constitution to allow absentee voting for any reason. However, voters must sign an oath or affirmation …

Transparency advocates push for campaign finance reform

Transparency advocates push for campaign finance reform

Charlie MegginsonGovernment, Headlines

With weeks to go before the first votes are cast in Delaware’s 2022 election cycle, advocates for government transparency are pushing for better campaign finance reporting. Common Cause Delaware, a nonprofit group that lobbies for open, honest and accountable government, has called for more frequent and detailed reporting of campaign funds collected when candidates run for office.  “It’s common knowledge …