Choose the voting method that works for you. Deadlines depend on that method. Check the time and delivery requirements, not just the date. Military, overseas, and emergency voting may have separate rules.
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Register
Register online, by mail, or in person. You can register and vote at any early or Election Day vote center with accepted proof of DC residence. Check eligibility and documentation with DCBOE.
Mail/online registration receipt deadline
Mail and online applications must arrive by October 13. In-person registration remains available, including at vote centers during early voting and on Election Day.
Active registered voters receive a mail ballot automatically. Sign the return envelope and follow DCBOE instructions. If you need a ballot sent elsewhere, request it before the applicable deadline.
Requested mail-ballot receipt deadline
Non-military/overseas ballot requests must arrive by October 19. Active registered voters normally receive a ballot automatically; contact DCBOE for another mailing address.
November 3, 2026. Poll hours: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern time. Check your official ballot, voting location, and identification requirements before you go.
Date labels compare calendar dates in Eastern time; “Today” does not mean the cutoff time has not passed. Confirm local times with your election office.
Before You Vote
Key voting questions
How can I find my polling location?
Use the Washington DC election office lookup or contact your local election office before Election Day.
Washington DC voter information lookup
Use Washington DC’s voter information resource to review your personal voting information.
Washington DC's current statewide calendar includes November 3, 2026 General Election on November 3, 2026. Local ballots may include additional races, questions, or measures.
DC’s 2026 party primaries required registration with the Democratic, Republican, or DC Statehood Green party to vote in that party’s contests. Voters outside those parties could vote in the separate special election, not a party primary.
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