Register to Vote
When is the deadline to register to vote?
The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Deadlines for all ways to register in the District of Columbia:
See more information on registering to vote in the District of Columbia here.
Can I register to vote and cast my ballot on the same day?
Yes!
Can I vote without a photo ID?
Yes!
For personalized information on what will appear on your ballot, visit Vote 411.
The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Deadlines for all ways to register in the District of Columbia:
- By mail: Tuesday, Oct. 13;
- In person: Tuesday, Nov. 3 (Election Day)
- PLEASE NOTE you can no longer register to vote online in DC
See more information on registering to vote in the District of Columbia here.
Can I register to vote and cast my ballot on the same day?
Yes!
Can I vote without a photo ID?
Yes!
For personalized information on what will appear on your ballot, visit Vote 411.
Vote by Drop Box
Once you’ve got that ballot all filled out and ready to be sent in, there’s no need to head to a Post Office.
D.C. will be installing up to 50 ballot drop boxes across the city ahead of the election. The locations are here.
Areas in D.C. that have historically had problems with mail delivery — including Wards 7 and 8 Wast of the Anacostia River — will be getting more drop boxes.
D.C. will be installing up to 50 ballot drop boxes across the city ahead of the election. The locations are here.
Areas in D.C. that have historically had problems with mail delivery — including Wards 7 and 8 Wast of the Anacostia River — will be getting more drop boxes.
Vote by Mail
Can I vote by mail without an excuse?
Yes, you can vote by mail without an excuse.
When is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot?
All registered voters receive their mail ballot automatically. The city has promised to send every registered voter a ballot in the mail, and election officials say those ballots should start landing in mailboxes starting the first week of October. (Need to make sure your address is correct? Check here.)
When do I need to mail my ballot by?
Must be postmarked on Tuesdsay, Nov. 3 (Election Day) and received by Tuesday, Nov. 10
Can I vote without a notary or witness?
Yes!
Can I use COVID-19 as an excuse?
Yes!
After I vote by mail, can I track my ballot?
Yes! Check here
See more information on mail ballots for the District of Columbia here.
Yes, you can vote by mail without an excuse.
When is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot?
All registered voters receive their mail ballot automatically. The city has promised to send every registered voter a ballot in the mail, and election officials say those ballots should start landing in mailboxes starting the first week of October. (Need to make sure your address is correct? Check here.)
When do I need to mail my ballot by?
Must be postmarked on Tuesdsay, Nov. 3 (Election Day) and received by Tuesday, Nov. 10
Can I vote without a notary or witness?
Yes!
Can I use COVID-19 as an excuse?
Yes!
After I vote by mail, can I track my ballot?
Yes! Check here
See more information on mail ballots for the District of Columbia here.
Early Voting
Can I vote in person before Election Day?
Yes, both by early absentee and early in-person voting.
When is the first day I can vote early in person?
Tuesday, Oct. 27
When is the last day I can vote early in person?
Monday, Nov. 2
You’ll also be able to drop off a completed ballot at an early voting site (there will be 17 across D.C. opening Oct. 27) or any of the 74 polling places currently planned be open on Election Day itself. And if you need to drop off a ballot for friends or family who can’t do so themselves, it’s permitted provided the outer ballot envelope is sealed and has been signed by the voter.
See more information on early in person voting for the District of Columbia here.
Yes, both by early absentee and early in-person voting.
When is the first day I can vote early in person?
Tuesday, Oct. 27
When is the last day I can vote early in person?
Monday, Nov. 2
You’ll also be able to drop off a completed ballot at an early voting site (there will be 17 across D.C. opening Oct. 27) or any of the 74 polling places currently planned be open on Election Day itself. And if you need to drop off a ballot for friends or family who can’t do so themselves, it’s permitted provided the outer ballot envelope is sealed and has been signed by the voter.
See more information on early in person voting for the District of Columbia here.