How to Vote in the Brandywine School Board Election
Voting Absentee Ballot
On Tuesday, May 13th, I’m asking for your vote—because this is about all of us. It’s about your child, your neighbor’s child, the teacher who stays late, the counselor who listens, and the bus driver who knows every name. It’s about giving every student the chance to learn, grow, and feel safe. If you believe our kids deserve more—and our schools can be stronger—I’d be honored to have your vote. Let’s build that future together.
WHEN TO VOTE
School Board Election for Brandywine School Board is on Tuesday, May 13th. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. For more information see New Castle County Department of Elections.
ABSENTEE VOTING
REQUEST YOUR BALLOT
If you are unable to vote in person on the School Board Election date, you may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot.
To vote absentee you must qualify for one of the reasons listed on the Department of Elections website.
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Visiting ivote.de.gov
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Downloading and returning the absentee ballot request form
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Calling or emailing the Department of Elections to request an application
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Picking up an application at the Department of Elections
The Department of Elections, New Castle County Office must mail absentee ballots for the Special Election by Friday, May 9.
The Department of Elections, New Castle County Office may issue an absentee ballot for the Special Election until Monday, May 12 at noon.
Note: If your absentee status in iVote is listed as “Indefinite”, this means that you have requested to be a permanent absentee voter. You will automatically receive an absentee ballot for all elections for which you are eligible to vote.
ABSENTEE VOTING
IN-PERSON
You can vote absentee in-person at your county Department of Elections office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on business days, or between 8:30 a.m. and noon the day before the election. You must bring ID.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
Friday, May 9
Deadline for the Department of Elections to Mail Absentee Ballots
Monday, May 12, 12 p.m.
Deadline for the Department of Elections to Issue Absentee Ballots
ABSENTEE VOTING
RETURN YOUR BALLOT
Your ballot must be received by the Department of Elections Office in your county by 8 p.m. on the School Board Election Day, Tuesday, May 13.
You can return your ballot by:
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Placing the ballot in the U.S. Mail
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Dropping off the ballot at the Department of Elections office in your county.
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You can vote absentee in-person at your county Department of Elections office between 8:30 am and 4 pm on business days, or between 8:30 am and noon the day before the election. You must bring ID.
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You can vote in-person even if you requested an absentee ballot but did not return it.
Absentee ballots cannot be accepted at polling places.
What Officials, Leaders, & Neighbors Say
Marcus Henry, New Castle County Executive
“I am happy to offer my endorsement to Karen Hartley-Nagle in her candidacy for the Brandywine School District Board. I understand this might surprise some people since we recently campaigned against each other to be New Castle County Executive, but Karen has been a friend and colleague for many years. She is a thoughtful and caring mother who brings years of experience in public service. I believe Karen’s extensive public sector experience would bring tremendous value to the Brandywine School District Board and I am happy to support her.
I urge you to vote for Karen Hartley-Nagle on May 13th for Brandywine School Board”.