Delaware Voter Roll Records Access Challenge
Republican National Committee v. Albence
An anti-voting lawsuit seeking to compel Delaware election officials to turn over voter roll maintenance records.
Background
The Republican National Committee (RNC) filed a lawsuit against Delaware State Election Commissioner Anthony J. Albence. The RNC claims that Delaware officials failed to provide requested records related to how the state maintains and updates its voter rolls, despite multiple requests under the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA). The lawsuit asks a federal court to force the state to produce these records for public inspection.
Why It Matters
This case is part of a broader wave of GOP lawsuits seeking access to voter roll maintenance records under the guise of “election integrity.” Voting rights advocates argue that such lawsuits can be used to pressure election officials and justify aggressive voter roll purges, which risk removing eligible voters. The outcome could affect how much access outside groups have to sensitive voter data and how states manage transparency around voter list maintenance.
Latest Updates
- Mar. 27, 2026: Plaintiffs filed their lawsuit.