District of Columbia

Nov 3, 2020 is General Election Day.

For other election dates throughout the year for your state/county, please check with your local election office.

Voter Registration Deadlines:

Online: Oct 13, 2020

In-person: Nov 3, 2020

Registration by mail: Must be postmarked no later than Oct 13, 2020.

Early Voting Period: Oct 27-Nov 3, 2020

Voter Eligibility:

To vote in the District of Columbia (DC), you must be:

• A United States citizen
• A resident of D.C.
• At least 18 years old on or before the election (16 year olds may preregister, but will not receive a voter registration card or be eligible to vote until they are at least 17 years old with a birthdate that is before the next General election)
• Not in jail for a felony conviction
• Not been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court of law
• Not claiming the right to vote anywhere outside D.C.

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