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How to vote

Vote YES on 83 by Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Make a plan to vote:

  1. Register to vote / Check your voter registration
  2. Decide if you'll vote by mail, drop box, early in-person, or on Election Day in-person
  3. Flip over your ballot and vote YES on 83!

Questions? Contact the YES on 83 Campaign.

Voter checklist

Register to Vote

  1. Check your voter registration status.
  2. October 15: Last day to register to vote online.
  3. October 15: Last day to register to vote by mail, e-mail, or fax. Your application must be received by this day.
  4. November 5: Last day to register and vote at the same time in-person.
    5. 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

  • Friday, September 20: DC Board of Elections begins mailing ballots to all registered overseas voters
  • Monday, September 30: DC Board of Elections begins mailing ballots to all registered domestic voters
  • Tuesday, November 5: Your ballot must be postmarked on or before election day

By drop box

  • Friday, October 11: 55 mail ballot drop boxes open (see where they're located)
  • Tuesday, November 5: Your ballot must be placed in a drop box by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day

Early in-person

  • Monday, October 28 – 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)

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.

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.

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