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The Indicator from Planet Money · August 17, 2026 · 9m

Did you know companies can vote in Delaware?

The tiny beach town of Fenwick Island, Delaware, allows family trusts and companies—not just people—to be registered voters. Local officials say the practice makes sense for a community where many property owners are absentee and hold ownership through legal entities. Lawmakers are now pushing to change the rules, raising questions about who gets a voice in local elections.

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Non-human voters in Fenwick Island, Delaware
In Fenwick Island, Delaware, many registered voters are not human—they are family trusts and a few are companies.
Town defends entity voting system
Fenwick Island officials defend the practice, saying it works for their tiny beach community.

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