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State Election Guide

Washington DC election dates and voter deadlines

Washington DC 2026 election calendar with upcoming election dates, voter registration deadlines, early voting, absentee voting, poll hours, and official sources.

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Last reviewed: August 13, 2026. Generated from structured election data and official source links. Confirm final details with state or local election officials.

Before You Vote

Key voting questions

Poll hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

The polls shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except in instances when the time established for closing the polls is extended pursuant to a federal or District court order or any other order. ,The Board may, upon request of the precinct captain or upon its own initiative, if an emergency exists by reason of mechanical failure of a voting machine, an unanticipated shortage of ballots, excessive wait times, bomb threats, or similar unforeseen event warrants it, extend the polling hours for that precinct until the emergency situation has been resolved

Poll hours source

How can I find my polling location?

Voter Information Lookup can help you check your voter registration status, check your polling place location, and view your sample ballot.

Find polling place and ballot details

What's on the Washington DC ballot in 2026?

Washington DC's current statewide calendar includes Primary Election Day on June 16, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.

Check ballot details

Who can vote in primaries in Washington DC?

DC has a closed primary process, where voters need to be registered with a party in order to vote in that parties primary.

Washington DC primary rules

Election Calendar

Washington DC current and upcoming election dates

Primary Election Day

June 16, 2026

On Election Day, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., qualified electors may register to vote and cast full ballots in person at Vote Centers. All voters who are in line at 8:00 p.m. may cast a ballot [D.C. Official Code §§ 1-123(d)(2)...

Poll hours: 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Official Primary Election Day source

Key deadlines
  1. Voter registration deadline

    Deadline for receipt of all voter registration applications (including federal postcard applications (FPCAs), federal write in absentee ballots (FWABs)) and updates except for those submitted in person at the Board or at...

  2. Absentee ballot request deadline - UOCAVA

    Deadline for receipt of ballot requests from non-UOCAVA voters [3 DCMR § 720.5 (no later than 15 days before the election)].

  3. Early voting begins

    Period during which qualified electors may register and cast ballots in person at Early Vote Centers. Early Vote Centers are open every day during this period between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. [D.C. Official...

  4. Absentee ballot request deadline - UOCAVA

    Deadline for UOCAVA voters to request a ballot [3 DCMR § 720.5 (no later than three days before the election)]

  5. Early voting ends

    Last day a qualified electors may register and cast ballots in person at Early Vote Centers.

Election Day Rules

Voting on Election Day in Washington DC

Time off for voting

No specific law requiring time off to vote.

Voting at the polls on Election Day

Make sure you vote at your polling place on Election Day

Voter ID: No document required to vote

Find Out Where To Vote

Can I register at the polls on Election Day?

Yes. Washington DC lists same-day or Election Day registration. Qualified individuals may register to vote at the polling place on Election Day. Individuals may register after the 30th day preceding an election including on Election Day. They may only register and vote on Election Day. DC ST § 1-1001.07

State Election Website