Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Sussex County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues in governance
Election Board Meetings
Sussex County just dropped its 2026 election board meeting dates, giving you a front-row seat to local voting policies. If you care about how your vote is counted and local election rules, you'll want to bookmark this schedule.
Voter Registration
Time's ticking to get registered if you want to vote in the upcoming Stillwater Special School Election. Make sure your paperwork is submitted to the Sussex County Board of Elections by 9 PM on November 17, 2026.
Election Equipment Testing
Sussex County is hosting a public test of its electronic voting machines for the upcoming Stillwater Special School Election. Residents can drop by the Board of Elections office on December 2 to inspect the gear and see how everything works.
Election Notice
Sussex County just released the official rules for challenging the upcoming Stillwater special school election in December. If you want to know how election disputes work or need to check your voter rights, you should review these new guidelines now.
Special Election
Heads up! There's a special school election happening on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, so make sure to get out and vote between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m.
election ADA compliance
Sussex County just confirmed all its polling places will be fully ADA compliant for the 2026 General Election. If you or someone you know needs voting help, the Board of Elections has extra resources ready to go.
Election Procedures
Sussex County dropped the official playbook for challenging votes and filing complaints ahead of the 2026 General Election. If you're planning to keep the voting process in check, you'll definitely want to review these new guidelines.
Election Administration
Mail-in ballots are now available for the upcoming Stillwater Township special school election on December 8. If you want to skip the lines on election day, just make sure to get your application submitted on time.
2026 Election Races
Sussex County voters will see federal, county, and local races on the 2026 ballot. The winners could shape taxes, services, and local rules, so this is basically a preview of who may be making decisions for you.
County Commissioner Election
Chris Carney just won a Sussex County commissioner seat, so he’ll now have a real vote on county budgets, roads, and local policy. That means decisions that shape daily life in the county will run through him and the rest of the board.