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District of Columbia Voter Registration Information for Military & Overseas Voters
District of Columbia Board of Elections
Not a military or overseas voter? Click here for the regular deadlines.
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Election Dates & Deadlines
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Register to vote
Your application to register to vote must be postmarked by this date.
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Apply for an absentee ballot
The District of Columbia sends absentee ballots no later than 45 days before the election.
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Return your ballot
Your absentee ballot must be postmarked by Election Day and received within 10 days of the election.
Note: FVAP-recommended mailing dates for voted ballots in 2012:
From Iraq, Afghanistan, deployed naval vessels: 4 weeks before the election.
From other overseas military installations: 3 weeks before the election.
From other overseas locations: 4 weeks before the election (depending on foreign mail service).
From within the United States: 1 week before the election.
Register to Vote & Vote by Mail
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Through the Federal Voting Assistance Program, you can:
1. Register to vote
2. Get your ballot
3. Track your ballot
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These deadlines are based on publicly available information. Please contact your local election office to confirm.