Here’s everything you need to vote in the 2026 election.
The Washington Informer is your 2026 elections headquarters. Check here for everything you need to know — from where and when to vote, to what’s the latest news.
Registration
• Check your registration status
• Register to vote
• Pre-register to vote (for future voters)
Mail-in and absentee ballots
Find where and when to vote
Additional resources
• Sign up for election reminders
• Locate your local election office
Video: D.C. Voter Guide Helps Seniors Navigate Ranked Choice Voting
As the June 16 primary approaches, AARP D.C., the League of Women Voters D.C., and the D.C. Board of Elections have joined forces to create a comprehensive voter guide. The guide addresses key issues in local races and explains the new ranked choice voting (RCV) system—a major shift for District voters. Ranked choice voting, approved…
DCision 2026 Debate Video: A Brief Look at the Mayoral and Delegate Debates
The Washington Informer, in partnership with the DC Democratic State Committee (DC Dems), the Washington Association of Black Journalists, the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Washington Urban League, hosted the DCision 2026 Delegate and Mayoral Debates at George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Watch a brief…
Vote Your Future: 2026 DC Primary Candidate Forums and Debates Schedule
A running list of candidate forums and debates across Washington, D.C. ahead of the June 16, 2026 primary election.