Anthony Albence ()

Anthony J. Albence serves as the State Election Commissioner for Delaware, a nonpartisan position overseeing the state's elections operations, including voter registration, fair and impartial elections, polling places, absentee voting, and early voting. Nominated by Governor John Carney in June 2019 to replace Elaine Manlove, he was confirmed for a four-year term ending June 30, 2028. Prior to this role, Albence worked since 2007 as County Director at the Delaware Department of Elections in New Castle County, managing staff, operations, policy coordination, and community outreach. His earlier career included serving as Director of Public Allies Delaware and as a training specialist at Catholic Youth Ministry in Wilmington. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice sued Delaware and Albence in his official capacity over alleged noncompliance with the National Voter Registration Act and Help America Vote Act , following his refusal to provide requested voter records.

Political party: Independent .

District: Statewide .

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

- Master’s degree in urban affairs and public policy from the University of Delaware.

Political Experience:

- State Election Commissioner, Delaware Department of Elections . Directs department operations, investigates campaign finance violations, and reports election results.

- County Director, Delaware Department of Elections, New Castle County . Oversaw staff, operations, policy initiatives, and community outreach.

- Director, Public Allies Delaware .

- Training Specialist, Catholic Youth Ministry, Wilmington .