Delaware Voters Protected: Ensuring Free and Fair Elections Amid Federal Interference Threats

Governor Matt Meyer signed Executive Order 19 on April 22, 2026, establishing the Delaware Task Force on Free, Fair and Secure Elections to strengthen election security and protect the state from unconstitutional federal interference.

The task force will be co-chaired by Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez and Secretary of Safety and Homeland Security Joshua Bushweller, and will include representatives from various state agencies, law enforcement, and cybersecurity experts.

The initiative aims to reinforce public confidence in Delaware’s electoral process by enhancing preparedness, response capabilities, and resilience to emerging election-related threats, including physical security risks, cybersecurity incidents, voter intimidation, disinformation, and federal overreach.

Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay emphasized that voting is a relationship between people and their government that depends on trust, stating that democracy only works when people believe enough to participate.

The task force will hold regular meetings, issue recommendations and reports before the primary and general elections, and provide a comprehensive post-election assessment to ensure continued public trust in the electoral system.

Governor Meyer stated that the basic concept of “one person, one vote” is being threatened by efforts to federalize elections, and that Delaware will be better prepared than any other state to respond to such challenges.