District of Columbia
Am I eligible to vote in Washington D.C.?
You are eligible to vote in Washington, D.C. if you:
Are a citizen of the United States of America
Have been a resident of the District of Columbia for at least 30 days prior to Election Day
Are at least 18 years of age on Election Day (You can, however, pre-register to vote at 16. You can also vote in primary elections at 17, if you will be 18 by the general election.)
When is Washington, D.C.'s voter registration deadline?
Online/By Mail: If you are registering to vote by mail, the Board of Elections must receive your voter registration application at least 21 days prior to the election.
In-person: If you submit your application in person, you must do so by the day before the start of the early voting period. The exact start of the early voting period changes relate to each election, but it can be found on the D.C. Board of Elections website.
How do I request an absentee ballot in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. allows for no-excuse absentee voting. If you would prefer to vote via absentee ballot, you can request that one be sent to you by the Board of Elections.
Although any written and signed request will work, the D.C. Board of Elections has an absentee ballot request form you can fill out and submit by mail, email, fax, or in-person.
If you do request an absentee ballot, it must be received by the Board of Elections at least 7 days before Election Day. Additionally, your ballot must be postmarked no later than Election Day. You can track your absentee ballot via the track your absentee ballot page of the D.C. Board of Elections' website.
What special accommodations are available?
Disabled and elderly voters have several options for casting their ballot in Washington D.C. elections. In addition to the usual absentee voting, you can also vote early at an Early Voting Center, or you can have your ballot transferred to a polling place that is able to accommodate your disability.
If your age or disability prevents you from entering your polling place, you may be able to cast your ballot from your vehicle with the assistance of polling place workers.
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June 21, 2022 - Primary Election
November 8, 2022 - General Election
