District of Columbia
Your complete guide to District of Columbia government, representatives, voting, and how to get involved.
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U.S. House Seat
Jun 16
2026 Primary
14
Elected Officials
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Senate Race 2026
State Government
Mayor
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Muriel BowserDemocratic
Since 2015
Legislature
TypeFull-Time
StatusIn Session
Year-round (Council of the District of Columbia)
Voting & Elections
Voting Rules
Registration Deadline21 days before election
Early VotingYes
Same-Day RegistrationYes
No-Excuse AbsenteeYes
Online RegistrationYes
Voter ID RequirementNo ID required (first-time voters may need ID)
2026 Election Dates
Primary ElectionJune 16, 2026
General ElectionNovember 3, 2026
DC has a non-voting delegate in the US House of Representatives.
Federal Delegation
U.S. Representatives (1)
Eleanor Holmes NortonDemocrat
U.S. Representative (DC-0)
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