Voting in District of Columbia
Key facts for Nov. 3
Register to vote
Online and mail registrations must be received by Tuesday, Oct. 13 (21 days before).
Same-day registration: Yes. Register and vote in person at Early Vote Centers or Vote Centers on Election Day with proof of residence.
Online registration is available.
Vote early in person
In person Oct. 26 to Nov. 1, every day 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Early Vote Centers.
Election Day
Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Vote by mail
Who: Every registered voter is mailed a ballot (mailing began about Sept. 28).
Request by: Ballot requests must be received by Monday, Oct. 19.
Return by: Drop box by 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, or mail postmarked on or before Nov. 3 and received by Friday, Nov. 13.
ID to vote in person
Most voters do not need ID. First-time DC voters who did not give proof of residence when registering must show it.
Note: Mail ballot mailing start date (Sept. 28) was marked tentative on the official calendar.
From the District of Columbia Board of Elections and other official state sources, checked Oct 7, 2026. Rules can change; the official office has the final word. Only eligible, registered voters may vote.
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