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Delaware Code Title 9. Counties § 1112. Qualifications

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The County Executive shall be a citizen of the United States, a qualified elector of New Castle County, and shall have been a resident of New Castle County for at least 5 years immediately preceding his or her election.  Removal from the County as a resident shall be construed as vacating the office of County Executive.  The County Executive shall be no less than 27 years old when elected to the office of County Executive.

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