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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. If you would prefer to vote by mail, you must apply 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. 23rd to Oct. 30th
You can vote in person at designated locations from Oct. 23rd-Oct. 30th 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.
To vote absentee by mail, first you’ll need to apply for an absentee ballot (click here) no later than Oct. 27th. Your request must be received by 4:45 p.m. Then, when you complete your absentee ballot, it must be postmarked by Nov. 3rd.