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On Monday, September 14, 2026, the District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) will begin the “Logic and Accuracy Testing” of voting equipment in preparation for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

The deadline for voter registration by mail, online is October 13

Upcoming Deadlines: Last Day to File Nominating Petitions is August 5, 10-Day Challenge Period begins August 8.

Results of the Manual Audit for the June 16, 2026 Special Election

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.