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Key deadlines in District of Columbia
See this document for specific deadlines for the November 5, 2024 election.
Voter registration deadlines
- Online: 21 days before Election Day
- By mail: Received by 21 days before Election Day
- In person: Election Day (via same-day registration)
Absentee ballot request deadlines
- Online: 15 days before Election Day
- By mail: Received by 15 days before Election Day
- In person: 15 days before Election Day
Absentee ballot return deadlines
- By mail: Postmarked by Election Day
- In person: Received by Election Day
Voting dates
- Early voting starts: 8 days before Election Day
- Early voting ends: 2 days before Election Day