Washington, D.C (Friday, August 28th 2020) – There are many important dates to mark on your calendar as we prepare for the 2020 General Election.  WHUR has put together a quick guide for the DMV to make sure you’re ready.  Vote Like Your Life Depends On It… Because It Does.

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

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What you need to know to vote in Maryland.

For the 2020 Presidential General Election:

Maryland offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Maryland 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 to register online to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
• The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
• The deadline to register in person to vote is Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
• The deadline to request a ballot by mail is (received by) Tuesday, October 20, 2020.
• The early voting period runs from Monday, October 26, 2020 to Monday, November 2, 2020, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.
• You can also register and vote on Election Day.

For more details click here: https://elections.maryland.gov/voting/index.html

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 What you need to know to vote in the Commonwealth of Virginia

For the 2020 Presidential General Election

Virginia offers online voter registration. You can register by mail to vote in Virginia 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:

• Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration, is Tuesday, October 13, 2020.
• Deadline to request an absentee ballot to be mailed to you isFriday, October 23, 2020. Your request must be received by your Registrar by 5:00 p.m.
• October 31^st last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot. Application must be completed at the GR office.
• Starting 45 days before Election Day, visit your local registrar’s office or a satellite voting location in your county or city to vote early. Remember, the Saturday before Election Day is the last day to vote early.
• In person voting begins September 18^th
• September 19^th Absentee voting begins
• You do not have to have a reason or fill out an application to vote early.
• At the registrar’s office or satellite voting location, you must provide your name and address and show an acceptable form of ID or sign an ID Confirmation Statement.

For more details, click here: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/index.html