All active registered voters will be mailed a ballot. However, DC voters who expect to be away from their DC residence during the election must request a Mail-In Ballot: Mail Ballot Request Form
You DO NOT have to request a Mail Ballot unless you will be away from your DC residence during the election.
Requests for Mail Ballots must be received no later than the 15th day before each election.
You will receive your ballot by mail. Instructions on how to vote and return your ballot will be included along with your ballot. Your voted and mailed ballot must be postmarked or otherwise demonstrated to have been sent on or before Election Day, and must arrive no later than the 10th day after Election Day.
You can track the status of your Mail Ballot here. If you are concerned that you may not be able to receive or cast your ballot in time for it to be counted, please contact the D.C. Board of Elections at (202) 727-2525.
Primary Election Day
Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
General Election Day
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 (Election Day), from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Where To Vote
Vote Center Locator Tool
Many organizations offer free rides to polling places. Some of these include:
Lyft provides free or discounted rides in some underserved communities
The District of Columbia Board of Elections (the Board) provides several options for voters who may need some form of assistance, such as senior citizens, people with disabilities, and people who are Non-English Proficient (NEP) or Limited English Proficient (LEP).
If you are a voter who requires assistance and you wish to vote in person, you are welcome to do so at any Vote Center location during Early Voting and on Election Day. When voting in-person at a Vote Center location, you will cast your ballot using the Board’s accessible touchscreen voting equipment. Voter Assistance Clerks will be on-site to help any voters who may require assistance.
In addition to in-person voting, DCBOE offers curbside voting, early voting, mail-in voting, an accessible remote ballot (ARB) marking system, language access, and a change of polling place.
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