District of Columbia 2026 elections
District of Columbia has no U.S. Senate or governor race in 2026. Its U.S. House delegate and local offices are on the November 3 ballot.
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Editorial coverage below includes tracked Senate and governor races. House, state and local ballot coverage is not complete.
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Voting in District of Columbia
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Verified deadlines
- Advance registration application deadline: · online or mail · must be received by this date · Official source ↗In-person and same-day registration options remain; see Board guidance.
- Mail ballot request deadline: · request · must be received by this date · Official source ↗For non-UOCAVA voters; UOCAVA rules differ.
- Early voting and same-day registration: · in person through November 1, 2026 · Official source ↗8:30 a.m.–7 p.m. each day; confirmed on current Board homepage.
- Mail ballot drop boxes close: · drop box · must be received by this date · Official source ↗8 p.m.
Not verified in this guide: Mailed ballot postmark/receipt grace period not independently verified here..
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
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What District of Columbia voters decide on November 3, 2026
District of Columbia has no U.S. Senate or governor race this year.
The District elects a non-voting delegate to the U.S. House.
When polls close in District of Columbia
Polls close at 8 p.m. ET on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
What is on the ballot in District of Columbia in 2026?
District of Columbia has no U.S. Senate or governor race in 2026. Its delegate to the U.S. House and state and local offices are on the November 3 ballot.
When do polls close in District of Columbia?
Polls in District of Columbia close at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in District of Columbia?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in District of Columbia or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.