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How voting is administered in District of Columbia
These values are reproduced from the EAC/NCSL comparison profile. Asterisks refer to footnotes in the official PDF; always confirm election-specific dates and eligibility with the government office.
Primary systemClosedRegistration deadline policy21 days before Election DaySame-day registrationPermittedEarly in-person votingNo more than 12 days before Election DayNo-excuse absentee votingPermitted; ballots are mailed to all registered votersMail-ballot return policyMust be received within 7 days of Election Day*