District of Columbia Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the District of Columbia Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when District of Columbia elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with District of Columbia elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of District of Columbia.
District of Columbia Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - District of Columbia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Tue May 26, 2026 - Election Day Registration & Voting
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Mon Jun 8, 2026 to Sun Jun 14, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMon Jun 1, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Jun 23, 2026
Early Voting Available
Early VotingFrom Mon Jun 8, 2026 to Sun Jun 14, 2026
District of Columbia Local Elections
District of Columbia Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 16, 2026 - District of Columbia Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Received byTue May 26, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received bySat Jun 13, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received byTue Jun 23, 2026
District of Columbia Local Elections
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