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On Monday, July 6, 2026, a petition for Initiative Measure No. 86, “Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026” was timely submitted to the District of Columbia Board of Elections.

The public manual audit of election results for selected precincts from the June 16, 2026 Special Election will take place on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Candidate Ballot Access Period for the November 3, 2026 General Election Opens Friday, June 12, 2026

Early Voting Begins Monday, June 8 for the June 16, 2026 Primary and Special Elections

Mail Ballot Drop Boxes will be open 24 hours a day until 8:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) announces that the random selection of the precincts that will be audited for the June 16, 2026 Special Election will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 am.

Learn about Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), how to mark your ballot, and mistakes to avoid.

DCBOE will conduct a public lottery on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30 am to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the June 16, 2026 Primary Election and Special Election ballots.

On Monday, April 27, 2026, the District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) will begin the “Logic and Accuracy Testing” of voting equipment in preparation for the June 16, 2026 Primary and Special Elections.

The District of Columbia Board of Elections is reminding military and overseas civilian voters to prepare for participation in the June 16, 2026 Primary Election and Special Election.