Voting in
District of Columbia
Your Voting Cheat Sheet
Washington DC offers same-day voter registration, no-excuse absentee voting, and early voting. No photo ID is required at the polls. The District also offers automatic voter registration through the DMV.
Upcoming Elections in District of Columbia
2026 Federal Midterm General Election
The 2026 midterm general election determines control of Congress and numerous governorships. All 435 U.S. House seats, approximately 33-34 U.S. Senate seats, and 36 governorships are on the ballot.
- • U.S. Senate (33-34 seats)
- • U.S. House of Representatives (all 435 seats)
- • Gubernatorial races (36 states)
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Registration Deadlines
Quick Facts
Voter ID Requirements
Washington DC does not require photo ID to vote. Voters state their name and address at the polling place, but no identification document is required.
Early Voting
Absentee / Mail-In Voting
Election Day Polling Hours
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Election Day: November 3, 2026
Key Facts
- Same-day voter registration is available at all voting locations through Election Day
- No photo ID is required to vote
- No-excuse absentee voting is available to all registered voters
- Early voting runs for about two weeks before Election Day
- DC offers automatic voter registration through the DMV
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