How to register to vote in Washington, D.C.

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for June 16 primary election

Online Register by Tuesday, May 26
By mail Received by Tuesday, May 26
In person Register by Tuesday, June 16
Eligible voters can register at their vote center during early voting (June 8-14) or on Election Day.

Last updated Feb. 13, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.