Your vote is the first step toward building the DC we believe in and getting the government we deserve.
Key Election Information
Voter Registration Deadline (online or by mail)*:
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026
Register to Vote:
IWillVote.org
Early Voting:
Monday, Oct. 26–Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Day:
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (7 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Find Your Early Voting and Election Day Locations:
IWillVote.org
*D.C. also offers same-day voter registration during early voting and on Election Day.
Preparing for the General
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Visit ANC 1E’s website to find your ANC and single-member district using your address.
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Check your voter registration information with the D.C. Board of Elections. Make sure your address is current so your ballot reaches you.
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You can register to vote online, by mail, or in person. D.C. also offers same-day registration during early voting and on Election Day.
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The deadline to register online or for your mailed registration application to be received is Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.
Missed the deadline? You can still register and vote at any D.C. vote center during early voting or on Election Day. Bring proof of residence showing your name and current D.C. address. See acceptable documents.
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The D.C. Board of Elections lists Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, as the tentative start date for mailing ballots to registered voters. Check DCBOE.org for updates.
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Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. Vote centers are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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You may vote at any D.C. vote center, regardless of where you live in the District. You can also return your mail ballot by mail, at an official ballot drop box, or at an open vote center.
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Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you can vote.
Same-day voter registration is available. Bring proof of residence showing your name and current D.C. address if you need to register.

