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Find out where to vote, how to vote, how to vote early, and how to vote by mail.
Register to vote in District of Columbia, or learn more about voter ID & rights.
Visit the District of Columbia Election Website or call (202) 727-2525 to learn more about your states voting details.
Have more questions about voting?
The voter registration deadline for Washington DC is Oct. 13th. This year, due to COVID-19, Washington DC will mail ballots to all registered voters for the Nov. 3rd general election.
If you are newly registered or did not not receive a ballot in the mail, you must apply for an absentee ballot by Oct. 27th. We recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.
Missed the registration deadline? No problem, you may register to vote in person with valid ID at early voting locations and on Election Day.
Only registered voters affiliated with a particular party may vote in the primary election. If you are not registered to vote, you can register and pick a party at your polling place on the day of the primary and vote in that party's primary. However, if you are previously registered you cannot change or declare your affiliation on Election Day. Previously registered voters that would like to become unaffiliated or change party must do so by the party's mail-by voter registration deadlines.
DC offices and constitutional amendments may be included on the ballot.
Early Voting Dates: Oct. 27th to Nov. 2nd
You can vote in person at designated locations from Oct. 27th to Nov. 2nd before the election. No excuse required. You may also register to vote during early voting, but cannot change your party if you were previously registered in DC.
This year, due to COVID-19, Washington DC will mail ballots to all registered voters for the Nov. 3rd general election.
If you are newly registered or did not not receive a ballot in the mail, you must apply for an absentee ballot (click here) by Oct. 27th. Your request must be received by 4:45 p.m. We recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.
Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by Nov. 3rd.