State voting rules for District Of Columbia
District of Columbia voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Election Deadlines for District Of Columbia Voters Abroad
Jun
16
Mail or Email or Fax: Received by
May 26, 2026 Online Upload: Received by
May 26, 2026 (DC identification card required)
| Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
|---|---|---|---|
District of Columbia - Primary Jun 16 | Mail or Email or Fax: May 26, 2026 Received by Online Upload: May 26, 2026 Received by (DC identification card required) | Mail or Email or Fax: Jun 13, 2026 Received by | Email or Fax: Jun 16, 2026, 8:00 PM Received by Postal mail: Jun 16, 2026 Postmarked by And received by June 26, 2026 |
How to Submit to Your Election Office
Registration: Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
(You must have a DC identification card to use DC’s online voter registration system. You do not need a DC ID to use www.votefromabroad.org)
Ballot Request: Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return: Email or Fax or Mail
Type of Ballot Based on Voter Category
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President and Congressional Delegates).
But you won't be eligible to vote in DC local elections (Mayor, City Council, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal and DC local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to DC income tax.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President and Congressional Delegates).
But you won't be eligible to vote in DC local elections (Mayor, City Council, etc).
Find Your Election Office
Jurisdiction
Click in the box below and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.