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District of Columbia 2026 midterms: ballot, races, and key dates

The D.C. Board of Elections November 3, 2026 calendar lists Delegate to the U.S. House, mayor, council-wide offices, attorney general, and the Board’s United States Senator and United States Representative contests, plus Initiative Measure No. 86.

Last updated: October 19, 2026. Unofficial information. Confirm with your official election office (District of Columbia Board of Elections).

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  • The District of Columbia is on Eastern Time.
  • Registration dates on the revised October 1, 2026 calendar are on the voting-deadlines page.
  • A separate early-voting range was not printed on the calendar lines read October 19, 2026. The Board of Elections publishes the calendar.
  • Ballot-request and mailed-ballot dates on that calendar are on the voting-deadlines page.
  • Identification rules are published by the District of Columbia Board of Elections.

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Statewide offices on the November 3, 2026 ballot

  • Mayor of the District of Columbia
  • Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia
  • At-large Member of the Council of the District of Columbia
  • Attorney General for the District of Columbia
  • United States Senator
  • United States Representative

Last checked October 19, 2026. Source: D.C. Board of Elections — November 3, 2026 general election calendar

Key 2026 general election dates

Dates below are paraphrased from the official pages linked on each line and were last checked against those pages on October 19, 2026. They can change. District of Columbia Board of Elections publishes the current calendar. County voting hours vary. “Passed,” “Deadline today,” “In progress,” and “Upcoming” markers use only the date on the device. They ignore cutoff times and the state’s time zone, so a deadline marked for today may already have closed. The marker is not an official cutoff.

Voter registration

The calendar prints Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as the deadline for receipt of all voter registration applications, including federal postcard applications and federal write-in absentee ballots, and updates, except those submitted in person at the Board or at voter registration agencies. It prints Election Day registration for in-person voting at Vote Centers from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Source: D.C. Board of Elections — November 3, 2026 general election calendar, revised October 1, 2026

Ballot request

The calendar prints Monday, October 19, 2026 as the deadline for receipt of ballot requests from non-UOCAVA voters.

Source: D.C. Board of Elections — November 3, 2026 general election calendar, revised October 1, 2026

Mailed ballot return

The calendar prints Friday, November 13, 2026 as the deadline for receipt of all mailed ballots, and it says those ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day.

Source: D.C. Board of Elections — November 3, 2026 general election calendar, revised October 1, 2026

Early voting

The revised October 1, 2026 calendar lines read on October 19, 2026 do not print a separate early-voting date range. The D.C. Board of Elections publishes the calendar.

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Questions about the District of Columbia 2026 midterms

Short answers from the offices and race guides already linked on this page. Registration and voting rules are published by District of Columbia Board of Elections.

What is on the District of Columbia ballot in the 2026 midterms?
The District of Columbia Board of Elections November 3, 2026 general-election calendar, revised October 1, 2026, lists Delegate to the United States House of Representatives, Mayor, Chairman of the Council, At-large Member of the Council, Attorney General, United States Senator, and United States Representative. The Ward 1 official ballot prints those contests. The voter guide says Initiative Measure No. 86, Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026, will appear on that ballot. The District’s calendar does not list a constitutional U.S. Senate seat. The voter guide says that initiative will appear on the November 3, 2026 general-election ballot. The Ward 1 ballot prints the short statement and the choices “Yes, to approve” and “No, to reject.” The Board’s current-measures page lists other proposal titles, including withdrawn items, and does not say those other titles are on this ballot.
Where are official District of Columbia sample-ballot and registration pages?
Ward 1 official ballot, November 3, 2026 is the official sample-ballot page. District of Columbia Board of Elections publishes registration and election rules. Vote.gov: District of Columbia registration information. Map the Midterms does not look up voter records, issue sample ballots, or request mail ballots.
Which Map the Midterms race guides cover District of Columbia?
Map the Midterms does not yet publish a District of Columbia race guide. Contests for an address are on the official sample ballot.
When is Election Day 2026 in District of Columbia?
The 2026 U.S. midterm general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The D.C. Board of Elections calendar, revised October 1, 2026, lists Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as the deadline for receipt of voter registration applications and updates, except those submitted in person at the Board or at voter registration agencies. It lists in-person registration at Vote Centers on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It lists Monday, October 19, 2026 as the deadline for receipt of ballot requests from non-UOCAVA voters, and Friday, November 13, 2026 as the deadline for receipt of mailed ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day. The District of Columbia is on Eastern Time.
Is Map the Midterms an official District of Columbia election website?
No. Map the Midterms is an informational site operated by Joshua Israel Ventures LLC, a Florida limited liability company. It is not a government, secretary of state, or county election website. The official election office for District of Columbia is District of Columbia Board of Elections. Registration, sample ballots, and voting rules are published there and on Vote.gov: District of Columbia registration information.

District of Columbia Board of Elections · Ward 1 official ballot, November 3, 2026 · Vote.gov: District of Columbia registration information · Sample ballot structure