Who can vote in the D.C. primary election?
D.C. residents who will be at least 18 years old by November 5, 2024 can vote in the general election.
Who can register to vote?
Both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens can register to vote. To register, you must:
- be at least 17 years old (you can vote in the general election if you will be at least 18 years old by November 5, 2024);
- have claimed residency in the District of Columbia for at least 30 days immediately prior to the election;
- not claim residency or be registered to vote anywhere else;
- not have been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote.
District residents who are U.S. citizens and 16 years old can pre-register to vote (but cannot vote in the primary election until the year they will turn 18 years old by general election day).
D.C. residents who are incarcerated may also register to vote, even if they are held outside the District. The District of Columbia Board of Elections is required to provide voter registration materials to D.C. residents incarcerated in the custody of the D.C. Department of Corrections and the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Am I already registered to vote?
Check your voter registration status on the DC Board of Elections website.
If you are incarcerated, you can contact the DC Board of Elections at 202-727-2525 or via Corrlinks at [email protected] to confirm that your application was received.
How do I register to vote, update my registration, or change my party affiliation?
If you are a U.S. citizen, you can register to vote or update your registration by October 15 using one of these ways:
- online here;
- with a registration form. You can get a registration form online, at the DC Board of Elections office, or at most D.C. public libraries. Submit your completed form by mail (DC Board of Elections, 1015 Half St SE #750, Washington, DC 20003), in person, by fax (202-347-2648), or by email ([email protected]).
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you can register to vote or update your registration by October 15 using one of these ways:
- online here;
- with a registration form. You can get a registration form online, at the DC Board of Elections office, or at most D.C. public libraries. Submit your completed form by mail (DC Board of Elections, 1015 Half St SE #750, Washington, DC 20003), in person, by fax (202-347-2648), or by email ([email protected]).
If you miss the October 15 deadline, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens can register when you vote during early voting (October 28 – November 3) or on election day (November 5). Just bring proof of D.C. residency with you (see acceptable documents for citizens here and for non-citizens here) when you go to vote.
If you are incarcerated at the D.C. Jail, you can register to vote or update your registration using one of these ways:
- with a registration form by October 15. You can request a registration form by mail (DC Board of Elections, 1015 Half St SE #750, Washington, DC 20003). Submit your completed application by mail; the office must receive your application by October 15. Contact the DC Board of Elections at 202-727-2525 or via Corrlinks at [email protected] to confirm that your application was received.
- in person when you vote at the D.C. Jail.
- Same day registration is available at D.C. Jail on voting day(s).
If you are incarcerated at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility, you can register to vote or update your registration:
- By contacting the DC Board of Elections at [email protected] via Corrlinks. Contact the DC Board of Elections at 202-727-2525 or via Corrlinks at [email protected] to confirm that your application was received.
People who are incarcerated and who have a disability that makes it hard to vote may email [email protected] or call collect at (202) 800-6190 to request accommodation.
