What is a voting jurisdiction?
All ballots are sent from your local election official in your town, city or county. You must select the correct election official to receive a ballot.
State voting rules for District Of Columbia
District of Columbia voters abroad need to request a ballot each calendar year they want to vote in.
Click here to start your ballot request now.
Check below for your delivery methods and deadlines, and to find your local election office contact information.
Registration:
Email or Fax or Mail or Online Upload
(You must have a DC identification card to use DC’s online voter registration system. You do not need a DC ID to use www.votefromabroad.org)
(You must have a DC identification card to use DC’s online voter registration system. You do not need a DC ID to use www.votefromabroad.org)
Ballot Request:
Email or Fax or Mail
Ballot Return:
Email or Fax or Mail
If you choose “My Return is Uncertain,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President and Congressional Delegates).
But you won't be eligible to vote in DC local elections (Mayor, City Council, etc).
"Intend to Return" means you have an intention to return in the future -- but you don't need a set date or specific plans.
If you choose “Intend to Return,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal and DC local elections. But this may be one of several factors used to determine whether you may be subject to DC income tax.
If you choose “I've Never Lived in the US,” you will receive a ballot to vote in federal elections only (US President and Congressional Delegates).
But you won't be eligible to vote in DC local elections (Mayor, City Council, etc).
Election Deadlines for District Of Columbia Voters Abroad
There are currently no federal or state-wide elections scheduled, but there may be other elections for your voting jurisdiction in District Of Columbia. Election Day | Registration | Ballot Request | Ballot Return |
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Find Your Election Office
Click on the arrow and select your local election official from the list (may be county, city, town...)
The District of Columbia Board of Elections
1015 Half Street SE, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20003
United States of America
Email: uocava@dcboe.org
Tel: +1 202-727-2525
Fax: +1 (202) 347-2648
1015 Half Street SE, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20003
United States of America
Email: uocava@dcboe.org
Tel: +1 202-727-2525
Fax: +1 (202) 347-2648
Additional Resources
You may need to use a VPN if you cannot connect to your state's voter information pages. Some states only allow internet connections from US locations. For more information about how to use a VPN, please click here.
State Page For Military And Overseas Voters
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