Delaware Code Title 15. Elections § 5502. Persons eligible to vote by absentee ballot

(1) Because such person is in the public service of the United States or of this State, or is a citizen of the United States temporarily residing outside the territorial limits of the United States and the District of Columbia, or such person's spouse or dependents when residing with or accompanying the person, or is absent from this State because of illness or injury received while serving in the armed forces of the United States;  or

(2) Because such person is in the armed forces of the United States or the merchant marine of the United States, or attached to and serving with the armed forces of the United States in the American Red Cross or United Service Organizations;  or

(3) Because of the nature of such person's business or occupation, including the business or occupation of providing care to his or her parent, spouse, or child who is living at home and requires constant care due to illness, disability, or injury;  or

(4) Because such person is sick or physically disabled;  or

(5) Because such person is absent from the district while on vacation;  or

(6) Because such person is unable to vote at a certain time or on a certain day due to the tenets or teachings of that person's religion;  or

(7) Because such person is otherwise authorized pursuant to the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) [52 U.S.C. § 20301 et seq.] to vote by absentee ballot;  or

(8) Because such person is otherwise authorized by federal law to vote by absentee ballot.