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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the D.C. Board of Elections website for more information and details on how to register to vote.
Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the D.C. Board of Elections website for a list of acceptable IDs.
Same-day registration is available at early vote centers during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the D.C. Board of Elections website for a list of acceptable IDs.
You can check your registration status using the District’s online portal, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.
All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can request an absentee ballot be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:
Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.
If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable ID document with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.
Use the city’s Board of Elections’ online tracker to check the status of your ballot.
Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.
Find a list of early vote centers on the District’s Board of Elections website or here.
Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on D.C.’s Board of Elections website or here.
Sample ballots will be available at the D.C. Board of Elections website.
You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable ID document.
You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.
You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.
If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all vote center locations.
You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System, complete a form available on the D.C. Board of Elections website where you also can learn more about the system.
Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.
Editor’s note: This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.
Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the Chicago Tribune and the Waterbury, Connecticut, Republican-American. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, The Boston Globe and other publications.
This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. Visit the AARP Washington, DC page for more news, events, and programs affecting retirement, health care, and more.
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Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">How to Vote in Washington, D.C.’s 2024 Elections</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 08/14/24 by <b>Maura Kelly Lannan</b> </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/elecciones-guia-para-votar-distrito-de-columbia?intcmp=AE-POL-TOSPA-TOGL-VOTA-DC-ES" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">En español</a></span></span> <br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Important dates and election information</h2></span></span><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/88/5e/4fd3c1d7441d803d7c0407535e27/election-2023-bul2024.jpg" alt="AARP election buttons final" width="900" height="900" style="height: auto; max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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max-width: 230px;"/> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Deadline to register to vote online or by mail: </b>Tuesday, Oct. 15</li><li><b>Deadline to request a mail-in ballot be sent to a different address: </b>Monday, Oct. 21 </li><li><b>Deadline to return a mail-in ballot by drop box or in person: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5, by 8 p.m.</li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3</li><li><b>Election Day: </b>Tuesday, Nov. 5</li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at a glance</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Voter registration: </b>Register to vote online and by mail. Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>.<br></li><li><b>Mail-in voting:</b> All active, registered voters will be sent a no-excuse mail-in ballot.<br></li><li><b>Early voting:</b> Cast your ballot early and in person from Monday, Oct. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 3, at<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> vote centers</a></span></span> throughout the city.<br></li><li><b>Vote centers: </b>Find locations on the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Recent changes to voting in Washington, D.C.</h2></span></span><p>Qualified non-citizen residents of D.C. can now vote in D.C. elections for local offices. Non-citizens cannot vote for federal offices. Check the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/non-citizen" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections website </a></span></span>for more information and details on how to register to vote.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to register to vote</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><b>Online:</b> Use the District’s<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> online portal</a></span></span> to register. You also can check your <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://apps.dcboe.org/VRS." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration status</a></span></span>, or update your name, address and party affiliation.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail: </b>Download an application from the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>, print and complete it, and mail it to the D.C. Board of Elections at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By fax or email:</b> Fax your application to 202-347-2648 or email a scanned version or a picture of your application to <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="mailto:DCRegistrations@dcboe.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DCRegistrations@dcboe.org</a></span></span>. </li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Pick up an application at the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> or at most<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dclibrary.org/hours-locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. public libraries</a></span></span>. Mail it to be received by Tuesday, Oct. 15, or deliver it in person to the<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> D.C. Board of Elections office</a></span></span> by Tuesday, Nov. 5. The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles also offers<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dmv.dc.gov/release/automatic-voter-registration-begins-dc-dmv-june-26-2018" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> automatic voter registration</a></span></span> when applying for or renewing your driver’s license or a non-driver’s identification card.</li></ul><p>Those registering to vote for the first time and submitting an application by mail or online should include a copy of a valid photo ID, utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Registering to vote on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Same-day registration is available at <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">early vote centers</a></span></span> during the early voting period or on Tuesday, Nov. 5, which is Election Day. You must bring proof of residence, such as your driver’s license, U.S. passport or a current utility bill. Check the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> for a list of acceptable IDs.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Check your voter registration status</h2></span></span><p>You can check your registration status using the District’s <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online portal</a></span></span>, where you also can update your name, address and party affiliation.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">How to request a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>All registered voters will be mailed a no-excuse mail-in ballot. Those who will be away from home during the election period can <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">request an absentee ballot</a></span></span> be sent to a different address by Monday, Oct. 21. Make the request:</p><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="right"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/bb/cf/b96735814bd5bece67ee6f464438/400-vote-guide-dc-2024.jpg" alt="2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" width="400" height="294" style="height: auto; max-width: 400px;"/> <figcaption class="Figure-caption">A voter places a ballot in a drop box in Washington, D.C.</figcaption> <div class="Figure-credit">Chen Mengtong/China News Service via Getty Images</div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul><li><b>Online: </b>Complete the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span> and submit it online.</li></ul><ul><li><b>By mail or phone: </b> Download and complete a<span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://vr.dcboe.org/213115759199060" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> mail-in ballot request application</a></span></span>, sign it, and return it to the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections</a></span></span> by mail or by fax at 202-347-2648. You may also email your application as a scanned attachment to DCabsentee@dcboe.org. Call the D.C. Board of Elections office at 202-727-2525 to request that an application be mailed to you.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Request a mail-in ballot at the District’s Board of Elections office at 1015 Half St. SE, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20003.<br></li></ul><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Returning a mail-in ballot</h2></span></span><p>Place your completed ballot inside the secrecy sleeve, then place the sleeve inside the postage-paid return envelope. Sign and date the voter’s oath on the back of the envelope.<br></p><ul><li><b>By mail:</b> Mail your completed ballot to the address on the envelope. It must be postmarked on or before Tuesday, Nov. 5, and must arrive at the D.C. Board of Elections office by Friday, Nov. 15.</li></ul><ul><li><b>In person:</b> Return your completed ballot to a vote center by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Drop box:</b> Place your completed ballot in a <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/elections/2024-elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">drop box</a></span></span> by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</li></ul><p>If you are a first-time voter who registered by mail or online, you must include a copy of one acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document </a></span></span>with your completed mail ballot, such as a valid photo ID,utility bill or other government document with your name and address. Place a copy of the ID document inside the return ballot envelope. If you don’t provide a copy of your ID document, your ballot will be treated as a special ballot and will not be counted unless you submit a copy of your ID to the Board of Elections.<br><br>Use the city’s Board of Elections’ <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online tracker</a></span></span> to check the status of your ballot.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting in person before Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Early voting for the general election will be held Monday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 3.<br><br>Find a list of early vote centers on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">District’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Early vote centers are open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting at the polls on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>Vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Search for your vote center on <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/Elections/2024-Elections" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C.’s Board of Elections website</a></span></span> or <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a></span></span>.<br><br>Sample ballots will be available at the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Where-to-Vote/Find-Out-Where-to-Vote" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voter ID requirements on Election Day</h2></span></span><p>You only need to show ID at the polls if you are a first-time voter who submitted a voter registration application without a copy of an acceptable <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/register-to-vote/register-update-voter-registration" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ID document</a></span></span>.<br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Voting with a disability</h2></span></span><p>You can bring someone to the polls to help you vote but that person cannot be your employer or from your union.<br><br>You can vote in person using accessible touchscreen voting equipment. The ExpressVote ballot marking system allows voters to have their ballot read to them and use a touchscreen to mark a ballot.<br><br>If you have difficulty entering a voting center, you can vote from your car at all <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">vote center locations</a></span></span>.<br><br>You also can request an accessible mail-in ballot that you can complete online, print and return electronically or by mail, drop box or vote center. To request to use the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Accessible Remote Ballot Marking System</a></span></span>, complete a form available on the <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://dcboe.org/voters/accessible-voting/arb-marking-system-faqs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">D.C. Board of Elections website</a></span></span> where you also can learn more about the system.<br><br>Voters living in a nursing home or long-term care facility can vote in person or by using a mail-in or absentee ballot.<br><br><b><i>Editor’s note:</i></b><i> This guide was originally published on Jan. 26, 2024, and has been updated with new information about voting in the 2024 elections.</i><br><br><i>Maura Kelly Lannan is a writer, editor and producer for AARP who covers federal and state policy. She has worked as a reporter for the Associated Press, the </i>Chicago Tribune<i> and the Waterbury, Connecticut, </i>Republican-American<i>. She also has written for Bloomberg Government, </i>The Boston Globe <i>and other publications.</i><br><br></p><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><h2 class="inline-heading">Also of Interest:</h2></span></span><p></p><ul><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow AARP's political coverage</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://states.aarp.org/washington-dc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Keep up with local events and AARP advocacy efforts</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/info-2024/state-voting-guides.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find voter guides for all 50 states</a></span></span></li><li><span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="http://aarp.org/careforcaregivers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about AARP’s caregiving advocacy work</a></span></span></li></ul></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> <p><i>This story is provided by AARP Washington, DC. 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