DC Voters’ Guide 2020

This year’s presidential election has been called one of the most important of our lifetime.  WHUR wants you to vote like your life depends on it, because it does.  We have compiled a list of important deadlines and dates for you to keep in mind.

What you need to know to vote in the District of Columbia

For the 2020 Presidential General Election:


You can register by mail to vote in The District of Columbia by printing a voter registration form, filling it out, and mailing it to your local election office. You can also register to vote in person if you prefer.

Deadlines and Dates:

  • Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020.
  • The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (received by) Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
  • The deadline to register in person to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
  • You can also register and vote on Election Day.
  • Vote Centers for the November 3 General Election will open Tuesday, October 27, 2020, through Monday, November 2, 2020, from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm.
  • November 3, 2020 (Election Day), Vote Centers will open from 7:00 am – 8:00 pm.
  • You may drop off your voted mail ballot in ANY Ballot Drop Box at ANY time, before 8:00 pm on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

For more details click here: https://www.dcboe.org/Elections/2020-Elections