District of Columbia elections and officials
Statewide information for District of Columbia. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.
District of Columbia closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 17, 2028.
You have 717 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. District of Columbia also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Upcoming elections
2026 General Election (Midterms)
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.
Called the midterms because they fall in the middle of a president’s four year term. The presidency is not on this ballot. Control of Congress is.
2028 General Election (Presidential)
Tuesday, November 7, 2028
The presidency, all 435 U.S. House seats, about a third of the U.S. Senate, and many state and local offices.
A presidential election comes every four years. The presidency is on the ballot, and a new Congress is elected with it.
Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.
Election Calendars
Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every District of Columbia election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.
U.S. senators
District of Columbia does not elect voting members of Congress. It sends a delegate who serves on committees but cannot vote on final passage.
State government
Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. District of Columbia's Council of the District of Columbia is unicameral, meaning 13 members in a single chamber with no house of representatives.
No executive listed for District of Columbia.
Common questions
What is the voter registration deadline in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia closes registration 21 days before an election. The next cutoff you can still make is October 17, 2028. You have 717 days left to register. Registration for the election right ahead of it has already closed. District of Columbia also allows same-day registration, so you have a second chance at the polls.
Where do I vote in District of Columbia?
Your polling place depends on your address. District of Columbia's election office runs an official lookup where you enter it, linked on this page. Early voting sites can differ from your Election Day polling place.
When is the next election in District of Columbia?
The next election in District of Columbia is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Registration deadlines and primary dates are set by state law and can change. Always confirm with your official District of Columbia election office before you rely on a date. Spot an error? Let us know and we will fix it.