District of Columbia

Nov 3, 2026 general election · Delegate, Mayor, Council, Attorney General, “shadow” U.S. Senator and Representative, State Board of Education, Initiative 86

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How to vote in District of Columbia

General election: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026. Dates below are for that election, from official state election sources; rules can change, so confirm with the linked source.

Registration deadline
Mail or online registration applications were due Oct 13. Same-day registration is available at any Early Voting or Election Day Vote Center with proof of residence. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Early voting
Oct 26 to Nov 1, 8:30 am to 7:00 pm, at any of 25 Early Voting Vote Centers. On Election Day, Nov 3, 75 Vote Centers are open 7:00 am to 8:00 pm; anyone in line by 8:00 pm can vote. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Absentee / mail voting
Every registered DC voter is mailed a ballot. Return it in one of 55 Mail Ballot Drop Boxes (open until 8:00 pm Nov 3) or by mail postmarked by Nov 3 and received by Nov 13. Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Voter ID
The guide asks voters who register at a Vote Center to bring proof of residence (accepted documents are listed at dcboe.org/registertovote). Official source (accessed Oct 16, 2026)
Find your polling place / sample ballot
Official voter lookup (check registration; many states also show your polling place and sample ballot here) · Official state election website (links from the state lists on vote.gov; accessed Oct 16, 2026)
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Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives (open seat)

Denise Rosado (R) vs. Robert White (D) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Mayor (open seat)

Janeese Lewis George (D) vs. Rhonda Hamilton (I) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Chairman of the Council (Phil Mendelson running again)

Phil Mendelson (D) vs. Abi-Ananiah Prudent (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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At-Large Member of the Council (Elissa Silverman running again)

Darrell Green (R) vs. Oye Owolewa (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Ward 1 Member of the Council

Jett James Jasper (R) vs. Aparna Raj (D) + 2 other candidates. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Ward 3 Member of the Council (Matthew Frumin running again)

Matthew Frumin (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Ward 5 Member of the Council (Zachary Parker running again)

Zachary Parker (D) vs. Jeffrey Kihien-Palza (R) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Ward 6 Member of the Council (Charles Allen running again)

Charles Allen (D) vs. Jorge Rice (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Attorney General (Brian L. Schwalb running again)

Brian L. Schwalb (D) vs. Manuel Rivera (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. Senator ("shadow") (Paul Strauss running again)

Paul Strauss (D) vs. Robert Simmons (R). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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U.S. Representative ("shadow")

Ciprian Ivanof (R) vs. Franklin Garcia (D). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, Ward 1 (Ben Williams running again)

Ben Williams (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, Ward 3 (Eric Goulet running again)

Eric Goulet (NP) vs. Aaron Wesolowski (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, Ward 5

Jon Alfuth (NP) vs. Lynn Jennings (NP). See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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State Board of Education, Ward 6

Amber A. Williams (NP) vs. Joshua Wiley (NP) + 1 other candidate. See where each candidate stands, in their own words with sources, plus voting records where they exist.

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Candidate profiles

Every candidate we list for District of Columbia's statewide races, with background, positions and votes.

Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives

Denise RosadoRepublicanRobert WhiteDemocraticKymone FreemanDC Statehood Green

Mayor

Janeese Lewis GeorgeDemocraticRhonda HamiltonIndependentRobert L. GrossDC Statehood Green

Chairman of the Council

Phil MendelsonDemocratic · IncumbentAbi-Ananiah PrudentRepublican

At-Large Member of the Council

Darrell GreenRepublicanOye OwolewaDemocraticDarryl MochDC Statehood GreenElissa SilvermanIndependent · Incumbent

Ward 1 Member of the Council

Jett James JasperRepublicanAparna RajDemocraticRyan PrinceIndependentJude CrannitchDC Statehood Green

Ward 3 Member of the Council

Matthew FruminDemocratic · Incumbent

Ward 5 Member of the Council

Zachary ParkerDemocratic · IncumbentJeffrey Kihien-PalzaRepublicanJoyce Robinson-PaulDC Statehood Green

Ward 6 Member of the Council

Charles AllenDemocratic · IncumbentJorge RiceRepublican

Attorney General

Brian L. SchwalbDemocratic · IncumbentManuel RiveraRepublican

U.S. Senator ("shadow")

Paul StraussDemocratic · IncumbentRobert SimmonsRepublican

U.S. Representative ("shadow")

Ciprian IvanofRepublicanFranklin GarciaDemocratic

State Board of Education, Ward 1

Ben WilliamsNonpartisan · Incumbent

State Board of Education, Ward 3

Eric GouletNonpartisan · IncumbentAaron WesolowskiNonpartisan

State Board of Education, Ward 5

Jon AlfuthNonpartisanLynn JenningsNonpartisan

State Board of Education, Ward 6

Amber A. WilliamsNonpartisanJoshua WileyNonpartisanDavid ParkerNonpartisan

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Also on the DC ballot

Sample ballots do not include ANC candidates (DC Board of Elections voter guide). Candidates within each contest are listed in the order set by the ballot lottery held Sept. 11, 2026.

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