D.C. voters can still vote early at a vote center today, Friday, and through Sunday, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, ahead of the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Early voting began Oct. 26 and ends Sunday, Nov. 1, according to the D.C. Board of Elections.
This guide covers how to vote. It does not cover candidates or what is on the ballot.
Early Voting Through Sunday
Early voting runs from Monday, Oct. 26, through Sunday, Nov. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Fox 5 reports that 25 vote centers are open for early voting. Voters can find a vote center on the Board of Elections website.
D.C. voters may vote at any vote center, regardless of their home address, according to NBC4.
Voting on Election Day
Registering and Voting the Same Day
The deadline to register online or by mail was Tuesday, Oct. 13. People who are eligible but not registered can still register and vote at the same time at a vote center, during early voting and on Election Day, according to the Board of Elections and Fox 5. Voters must bring an acceptable document showing proof of D.C. residence. The Board of Elections website lists which documents are accepted.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, vote centers are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fox 5 reports that the Board of Elections will open 75 vote centers citywide on Election Day. All early vote centers also operate as Election Day vote centers.
Mail Ballots
Mail ballot drop boxes are available through Tuesday, Nov. 3, until 8 p.m., according to D.C. data on the Board of Elections voting locations. Voters can also return a mail ballot by mail, or deposit the ballot envelope at any vote center, according to NBC4.
What’s Next
Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day. Voters who have questions about locations, hours or accepted documents can check the D.C. Board of Elections website before heading out.
