Washington D.C.

State Election Information

(We do our best to keep this information updated, but be sure to double-check your state’s official voter info.)

  • In-Person: 21 days before Election Day

    By Mail: Postmarked 21 days before Election Day

    Online: 21 days before Election Day

  • Same-day registration is permitted on Election Day.

  • ID may be requested

    First-time voters who registered online with ID may be asked to provide one.

  • Paid

    Per vote411.org: DC law allows you to request up to two hours of paid leave from your scheduled working shift to vote in an election held in the DC if you are eligible to vote in DC OR or in an election held in the jurisdiction in which you are eligible to vote. Your employer may require you to request this time off reasonably in advance and specify the time that you take it, including potentially during early voting.

  • Begins: 12 days before election

    Ends: Saturday before election

    (Note: Times and locations vary, so check your polling place to see where/when you can cast an early vote)

  • This is a vote-by-mail district.

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