How to Vote in District of Columbia

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in District of Columbia.

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in District of Columbia

District of Columbia General Election

District of Columbia General Election

Nov 05, 2024

Early voting: Mon October 28, 2024 - Sun November 3, 2024

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Tue Oct 15, 2024
Mail: Received by Tue Oct 15, 2024
In person: Tue Nov 5, 2024

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Online: Not available
District of Columbia automatically mails ballots to all registered voters. For more information about the District of Columbia General Election, contact your local election official.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue November 5, 2024
In person: Received by close of polls Tue November 5, 2024

Register to Vote

Who can register to vote in District of Columbia
Pre-registration
Can I register to vote on Election Day?
Voter registration deadlines
Registering to vote as a student
Registering for people with disabilities

Vote Early In-Person

When can I vote early?
Who can vote early?
Where can I go to vote early?
What do I need to bring to vote early?
Can I register to vote during Early Voting?
Voting early as a student
Voting early for people with disabilities

Request a Mail-In/Absentee Ballot

Can everyone vote by mail/absentee?
How do I request a ballot?
What is the deadline to request a ballot?
Requesting an absentee ballot in emergencies or for people with disabilities
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.

Return your Completed Ballot

Does my state allow absentee/mail ballot drop-off?
What is the deadline to drop off a voted ballot?
Where can I drop off my voted ballot?
How to track your ballot
Track your ballot online with your state.
Who can drop off my completed ballot?
Anyone is allowed to drop off a ballot for someone else in District of Columbia. For more information on who can return an absentee ballot, contact your local election official.

Vote In-Person on Election Day

Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote on Election Day?
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities

Additional District of Columbia Resources

Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Additional Information