Due to the Oct 2023 resignation of Newark Mayor Stu Markham, the City of Newark will hold a special municipal election on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 to fill the remainder of the current term for Mayor, which ends in April 2025.

Any individual who is at least 18 years old and is registered to vote with the State of Delaware at a residence within the City of Newark is eligible to vote for Mayor. 

Candidates for the office are James Carley, Jerry Clifton, Michael O'Neal, and Demitri Theodoropoulos.

Additional information is available on the City of Newark Website: newarkde.gov/508/2023-Special-Election-Information