Elections

September 14 Primary Election Voter Guide - now available online. The League of Women Voters of DC asked all candidates on the September 14th ballot to answer questions about issues important to every DC resident. Find their responses here.

Informed and active citizen participation in government begins with each citizen's being registered to vote. Are you registered to vote? Learn how and find your polling place.

New Election Procedures.  Register to Vote.  Voter Information.

NEW ELECTION PROCEDURES THIS YEAR!

The September 14th Primary is the first District of Columbia election in which all voters have the option of voting early and people can register on the day they vote.

Find out more here.

REGISTER TO VOTE

Are you registered to vote? Do you want to change your party, your address, your name? Voter registration can be accomplished when you:

• Apply for a drivers license or identification card, from the DC Bureau of Motor Vehicles;
• Complete and mail the Mail-In Voter Registration Form. This form can also be used to notify the DC BOEE of a address or party affiliation change; or,
• Register in person at the office of the DC Board of Elections and Ethics, 441 Fourth Street NW, Suite 250N, Washington, DC 20001 (Judiciary Square Metro Stop on the Red Line.)

Click here to download a Mail-In Voter Registration Form.

Note: Many of the city libraries, police and fire departments have the form available.

VOTER INFORMATION

DCBOEE Registered Voter Info Corner. provides voters access on-line to:

• Voter Registration Status
• Polling Place Locator
• Voting Equipment Instructions
• Special Ballot Status

^{NOTE: The District of Columbia Board of Elections & Ethics (DCBOEE) is the independent agency of the District government responsible for the administration of elections, ballot access and voter registration. Links to its web site are provided when appropriate throughout our election web pages.}

Comments, suggestions, questions? Contact our webmaster. Last revised: August 25, 2010 14:20 PDT.

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