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The District of Columbia Board of Elections announces that the candidate ballot access period for the April 6, 2027 Special Election will open on Monday, November 16, 2026 and run through Wednesday, January 6, 2027 at 5:00 pm.

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, a petition for Initiative Measure No. 87, “District of Columbia Living Wage Amendment Act of 2026” was timely submitted to the District of Columbia Board of Elections.

Early Voting for the November 3, 2026 General Election - Monday, October 26 to Sunday, November 1, 2026.

Mail Ballot Drop Boxes for the November 3, 2026 General Election will open on Friday, October 9, 2026 by 11:00 am

DCBOE Announces Date for Random Selection of Precincts, Contests for Public Manual Audit of the November 3, 2026 General Election.

The District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) will conduct a public lottery on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 10:00 am to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

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