State of District of Columbia Voting Requirements & Information
Statewide Voter Information
U.S. Domestic Voters
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- online
- by mail
- in person at your local election office
- at the polls on Election Day
Election Day Voting
Polling places are open from 7am until 8pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Early Voting
No earlier than ten days prior to an election qualified electors may register to vote and cast full ballots at any ward-based early voting center. Early voting centers are open every day during this period between the hours of 8:30am and 7:00pm.
Absentee Voting
DC is now a Vote-by-Mail state. All registered voters will automatically receive Absentee Ballots at their home addresses. You only need to apply for an absentee ballot if you will be away from your voting residence during the election.
General Information
U.S. Domestic Voters
General Information
Registration
You can register to vote or update your registration information:
- online
- by mail
- in person at your local election office
- at the polls on Election Day
Election Day Voting
Polling places are open from 7am until 8pm on Election Day.
Find my polling place
Early Voting
No earlier than ten days prior to an election qualified electors may register to vote and cast full ballots at any ward-based early voting center. Early voting centers are open every day during this period between the hours of 8:30am and 7:00pm.
Absentee Voting
DC is now a Vote-by-Mail state. All registered voters will automatically receive Absentee Ballots at their home addresses. You only need to apply for an absentee ballot if you will be away from your voting residence during the election.
General Information