DC Board of Elections

Important Upcoming Deadlines: The last day to file nominating petitions for the June 16, 2026 Primary and Special Elections is March 18, and the 10-day challenge period begins March 21. Learn more at dcboe.org/news. #vote4dc

Earn up to $550 as a DC Election Worker! To qualify, you must be a DC registered voter, or a DC gov employee, or a DC resident aged 16+ and attend/graduated from a secondary school or higher ed institution. A 4-hour in-person training is required. Call 202-741-5283 for info!

Community events are a key component of our work to educate voters about ranked choice voting (RCV). From seniors to youth, we want all eligible DC voters to learn about RCV. Have questions or want to schedule an event? Email outreach@dcboe.org or call (202) 727-2525. #vote4dc

Our Voter Education & Outreach team has been active in our community educating DC residents about ranked choice voting. Check out some scenes from our latest events! Interested in hosting an event in your community? Reach out at outreach@dcboe.org or call (202) 727-2525. #vote4dc

Interested in hosting a voter education event in your community? The deadline to request that DCBOE attend your event is Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5 pm. Email outreach@dcboe.org or call (202) 727-2525 to schedule your event today. Learn more at dcboe.org/community-outr… #vote4dc

Office hours update: DCBOE’s office will open at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Office Hours Update: DCBOE’s office will open at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Office Hours Update: DCBOE’s office will open at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

DCBOE office hours update: DCBOE’s office will open for normal business at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Due to inclement weather, DCBOE’s office is closed today, 1/26/26. If you need urgent assistance, call us at (202) 727-2525 and we will return any left messages as soon as we can.

NEWS RELEASE:📣The candidate ballot access period for the June 16, 2026 Primary Election will open on Friday, January 23, 2026 and run through Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5 pm. Make your appointment today! 📣Learn more at dcboe.org/news or call 202-727-2525. #vote4dc

NEWS RELEASE:📣The candidate ballot access period for the June 16, 2026 Special Election will open on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 and run through Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5 pm. Make your appointment today! 📣Learn more at dcboe.org/news or call 202-727-2525. #vote4dc

Feedback requested: DCBOE is seeking public comment on the proposed Early Voting Vote Center, Election Day Vote Center, & Mail Ballot Drop Box locations for the June 16, 2026 Primary Election. Deadline for comments is January 16, 2026. Learn more at dcboe.org/elections/2026….

OFFICE CLOSURE: DCBOE’s offices are closed on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28, 2025 in observance of Thanksgiving. Offices will reopen on Monday, December 1, 2025 at normal business hours.

As we wrap up #NationalVoterEducationWeek, mark your calendars for the upcoming 2026 DC Elections! In DC, the 2026 Primary Election is Tuesday, June 16, 2026 and the 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Learn more at dcboe.org/elections/2026…. Be #VoteReady! 🗳️

DC college students: Did you register to vote in DC during college? Are you moving after graduation? Add updating your voter registration to your grad plans. Get #voteready & help keep our voter roll accurate. Start here: ➡️ dcboe.org/registertovote #nationalvotereducationweek

Watch us work! Our Voter Education & Outreach Division hosts 100s of events every year to help ensure that all eligible DC residents are registered to vote. Check out our latest efforts or join us at an upcoming event ▶️ dcboe.org/events. #NationalVoterEducationWeek

16 & 17-year-olds in DC: you can pre-register to vote ahead of your 18th birthday! See the graphic to learn how & share with your friends! We can even visit your high school to assist. Interested? Email us at outreach@dcboe.org or call (202) 727-2525. #nationalvotereducationweek

Let's kick off #NationalVoterEducation Week with the 1st step in being #voteready: voter registration! In DC, you can register to vote online, via mail/email/fax, or in person. Already registered? Make sure your info is accurate. Visit dcboe.org/registertovote to learn more.

#NationalVoterEducationWeek starts Monday! Join us Oct 6-10 on social media and around DC as we celebrate our voter education and outreach efforts. Join us each day and comment & share our posts with your community. We are excited to help you get #voteready!