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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001137439-23-000131
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20230202
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20230202

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000895574
		IRS NUMBER:				411737161
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0330

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		DEFA14A
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-07410
		FILM NUMBER:		23579918

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 INDEPENDENCE
		STREET 2:		610 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19106-2354
		BUSINESS PHONE:		18005231918

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 INDEPENDENCE
		STREET 2:		610 MARKET STREET
		CITY:			PHILADELPHIA
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			19106-2354

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DELAWARE INVESTMENTS FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20020327

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR FLORIDA INSURED MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930519

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VOYAGEUR FLORIDA INSURD MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930122
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;"> UNITED STATES<br>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</div>
    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">Washington, D.C. 20549</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">SCHEDULE 14A</div>
    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a)</div>
    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">Of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934</div>
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        for Use of the Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))</font></div>
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    <div><font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">[X]</font><font style="display: inline-block; text-indent: 0px; font-size: 1px; width: 36pt" class="BRFWTab">&#160;</font><font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Definitive
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    <div><font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">[_]</font><font style="display: inline-block; text-indent: 0px; font-size: 1px; width: 36pt" class="BRFWTab">&#160;</font><font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">Soliciting
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-weight: bold;">Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund<br>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">(Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)</div>
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    <div style="text-align: center; font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">(Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the Registrant)</div>
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    <div><font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">[X]</font><font style="display: inline-block; text-indent: 0px; font-size: 1px; width: 36pt" class="BRFWTab">&#160;</font><font style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;">No fee
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">This is a reminder that the Special Meeting of Shareholders for Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund is being held on
        March 8, 2023.</div>
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Shareholders are being asked to approve a new investment management agreement between the Delaware Investments National Municipal Income Fund (the &#8220;Fund&#8221;)
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Question: How do I participate in the Meeting?</div>
      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Answer: The Meeting is being held virtually via live webcast on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 4:00pm ET. Please follow the registration instructions as
        outlined in the Proxy Statement, which has been mailed to each shareholder and is also available at delawarefunds.com/cef-proxy, to participate.</div>
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Question: What if I have technical or logistical issues related to accessing the virtual meeting platform?</div>
      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Answer: If you have any questions regarding access to the Meeting, please contact AST at <u>attendameeting@astfinancial.com</u>.</div>
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Question: Will shareholders be able to ask questions during the Meeting?</div>
      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Answer: Yes, shareholders will be able to ask questions via the virtual meeting platform and interact with Fund officers, current Trustees and
        representatives from PwC and abrdn. The Fund intends to answer all relevant questions received during the Meeting.</div>
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Question: What if I have questions about voting?</div>
      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt;">Answer: If you have any questions about how to vote your proxy or about the Meeting in general, please call toll-free (877) 297-1744. Representatives are
        available to assist you Monday through Friday 9am to 10pm ET.</div>
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      <div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold;">Please vote and send in your WHITE proxy card(s) promptly to avoid the need for further mailings. Your vote is important.</div>
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