Washington DC Primary Election Date: June 16
May 18, 2026
1199’s endorsements
Mayor: Janeese Lewis George
City Council at-large: Dyana Forester
Delegate to Congress: Robert White
Registering to vote
Check your registration at this link; register or update your registration at this link.
If you aren’t yet registered to vote in the June 16 primary, you have until May 26 to register to vote or update your registration online.
Click here to register to vote or update your voter registration.
Remember, you can register to vote at the polls on Primary Day with proof of address.
Voting by mail
All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail that can be returned to drop boxes located across the city.
Early voting and Election Day
Early voting will be held from June 8 to 14
Hours: 8:30 am to 7 pm
Find voting center locations here. Election Day voting will also be held at these locations, between 7 am and 8 pm. Remember, DC voters can vote at any center.