Monday, May 11, 2026

[TENTATIVE] Board begins mailing ballots to registered voters.

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. – Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.

[TENTATIVE] Period during which mail ballot drop boxes are available for use.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Deadline for registered qualified electors to change party affiliation status.

First day the Board can publish a sample copy of the official ballot in at least one newspaper of general circulation.

Monday, June 8, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026

Period during which qualified electors may register and cast ballots in person at Early Vote Centers. Early Vote Centers are open every day during this period between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026 – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY & SPECIAL ELECTION DAY

On Election Day, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., qualified electors may register to vote and cast full ballots in person at Vote Centers. All voters who are in line at 8:00 p.m. may cast a ballot.

Adapted from District of Columbia Board of Elections. This calendar is subject to change. (Rev. 1/26/2026)