Notice of 2023 Municipal Election – Solicitation for Candidates

Date Posted: Saturday, January 7th, 2023

TOWN OF BRIDGEVILLE

NOTICE OF MUNICIPAL ELECTION

MARCH 4, 2023

CANDIDATE FILING DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 3, 2023

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 22, 2023

 

            The Bridgeville Municipal Election will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Bridgeville Public Library, 600 S. Cannon Street, between the hours of 12:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

            The Bridgeville Commissioners have established five Election Voting Districts for Municipal Elections. This year, residents in Districts 1, 3, and 4 will each vote for a candidate from their district to represent them on the Commission. Districts 1 and 4 are for full two-year terms, while District 3 is for the remainder of a one-year term. Please note that the Town underwent Redistricting in 2022, and the districts have changed. If you are uncertain of your district, a voting district map is available for review at Bridgeville Town Hall and online at Bridgeville.delaware.gov. 

            The Town is currently soliciting candidates in Districts 1, 3, and 4 for the 2023 Municipal Election. The following qualifications apply to all candidates: (1) U.S. Citizen at least 21 years of age on or before the Election date; (2) Bridgeville Resident and Registered Voter in the State of Delaware for at least one year immediately preceding the Election date; (3) Registered Voter in the State of Delaware; (4) Lives within the Election Voting District they wish to represent; (5) Not convicted of a Felony. Prospective candidates must file a written letter of intent with the Commission President or Secretary, along with other filing requirements, by 4:30 PM on February 3, 2023. Questions may be directed to the Bridgeville Town Hall at (302) 337-7135.

            Every U.S. citizen at least eighteen years of age and has resided in Bridgeville for at least thirty days shall have one vote in their Voting District during the election, provided they have registered in the State of Delaware. No person registered after February 22, 2023, shall be allowed to vote in the 2023 Municipal Election.

            Absentee Balloting will be available for this election from February 17, 2023, through noon on March 3, 2023, at the Bridgeville Town Hall, 101 N. Main Street. Office hours are Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

 

Forms and maps are available here – https://bridgeville.delaware.gov/elections/

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