Voter checklist

Register to Vote

1. Check your voter registration status.
2. Through November 3: Register at your polling place during early voting. Make sure to bring your proof of residence.
3. November 5: Last day to register and vote at the same time in-person. Make sure to bring your proof of residence.

Acceptable Forms of Proof of Residence

• A copy of a current and valid government-issued photo identification
• A utility bill for water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, telephone, or cellular phone service issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
• A savings, checking, credit, or money market account statement from a bank or credit union issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
• A paycheck, stub, or earning statement that includes the employer’s name, address, and telephone number and was issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
• A government-issued document or check from a federal or District agency, other than the Board of Elections, issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
• A current residential lease or rental agreement
• An occupancy statement from a District homeless shelter issued no earlier than 90 days before the election
• A tuition or housing bill from a District of Columbia college or university issued for the current academic or housing term

Pick a Voting Option

By mail

• Tuesday, November 5: Your ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day

By drop box

• Tuesday, November 5: Your ballot must be placed in a drop box by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day (see where they're located)

Early in-person

• Through Sunday, November 3: 25 early vote centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (see where they're located)
• Still need to register? You can register in-person at your polling place during early voting. Remember to bring your proof of residence.

Election Day in-person

• Tuesday, November 5: 75 Election Day vote centers (including all early vote centers) will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (see where they're located)
• Didn't have time to register before Election Day? You can register in-person at your polling place on Election Day. Remember to bring your proof of residence.

Non-US Citizen

See information on voting for non-US citizens. Starting in 2024, qualified non-citizen District of Columbia residents may vote in local elections, per the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Military and overseas voters

See information on voting from abroad. We encourage U.S. and dual citizens abroad to request to receive their ballot by email and return it by email to avoid international mail delays.

Sample Ballots

If you're not sure, here's a tool to help you find out which ward you live in.

• Wards 1, 2, 3, & 6
• Ward 2
• Ward 4
• Ward 7
• Ward 8
• Federal

For more information, visit the DC Board of Elections 2024 general election website.