## Important dates for 2026 DC Primary Election

There may be additional rules or exceptions to the deadlines shown. Please see voting information below for more details.

### Registering to Vote

- Online applications must be submitted by May 26, 2026
- In-person applications must be submitted by June 15, 2026
- Mail-in applications must be received by May 26, 2026
- Same-day registration is available on Election Day, June 16, 2026

### Voting

- Mail-in ballots must be received by June 15, 2026
- Election Day is June 16, 2026

## Recent elections

- ### [2024 District of Columbia General Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-general-election)  
  District of Columbia General Election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

- ### [2024 District of Columbia Democratic Presidential Primary Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-partisan-primary-election)  
  District of Columbia Democratic Presidential Primary Election was held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024.

- ### [2024 District of Columbia Republican Presidential Primary Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-republican-presidential-primary-election)  
  District of Columbia Republican Presidential Primary Election was held on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

- ### [2022 District of Columbia General Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-2022-general-election)  
  District of Columbia General Election was held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

- ### [2022 District of Columbia Primary Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-primary-election-fa3814fd-4305-4b55-9d18-ea5ebfa7defe)  
  District of Columbia Primary Election was held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

- ### [2020 District of Columbia General Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-2020-general-election)  
  District of Columbia General Election was held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

- ### [2020 District of Columbia Primary Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-primary-election)  
  District of Columbia Primary Election was held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.

- ### [2018 District of Columbia General Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-2018-general-election)  
  District of Columbia 2018 General Election was held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

- ### [2018 District of Columbia Primary Election](https://www.ballotready.org/elections/district-of-columbia-2018-primary-election)  
  District of Columbia 2018 Primary Election was held on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

## Counties in District of Columbia

1. [District of Columbia](https://www.ballotready.org/us/dc-district-of-columbia)