The 2024 Primary Elections are soon approaching on June 4, 2024! Below are a few important reminders and resources to help you make this election season go smoothly.

Important Dates:
May 14: Deadline to register to vote (Same-day registration information below) 
May 10-June 4: Mail ballot drop box voting
May 26-June 2: Early voting (at Early Vote Centers) 
June 4: Election Day (mail-in ballots must be postmarked or dropped off at an approved location by this date)

Register to Vote/Check Voter Registration:
District residents can check their voter registration online and register to vote online or by mail. The D.C. Board of Elections is also hosting several in-person registration events. Same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day, but you’ll need to bring proof of residency.

Voter Registration for Incarcerated or Returning Citizens
All District residents can vote regardless of criminal history or incarceration status. Incarcerated voters and returning citizens can check out these Election FAQs to learn how to register to vote.

Consider Voting by Mail Safely, Securely, and Reliably:
Voting by mail is safe, secure, and reliable. All active voters will receive a mail-in ballot at their registered address for the June election. You can confirm your registered address here. Once you’ve filled out your mail-in ballot, you can return it by mail using the enclosed prepaid envelope, but it must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive no later than June 4. The signature on your mail-in ballot must match the signature on file with the Board of Elections. Your Board of Elections’ signature is the same signature that is on your driver’s license. You can also drop off your ballot at one of dozens of drop box locations before 8pm on Election Day or at one of the vote centers during early voting or Election Day. Residents can also track the status of their mail-in ballots online.

The Board of Elections will begin to send mail-in ballots to registered voters on April 29, 2024. 

Review In-Person Vote Centers:
If you don't plan to vote by mail, voters can find convenient early vote and Election Day vote centers online, which will be open from 8:30am to 7:00pm during early voting and from 7:00am to 8:00pm on Election Day. Registered voters can vote at any of the vote centers during early voting  and on Election Day.

Help Out During the Election:
Want to help District residents vote? Apply to volunteer as an election worker! For more information, call 202-727-2525 or email electionworker@dcboe.org.