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Nov 16, 2021

Audit Finds High Number Of D.C. Mail Ballots Returned As ‘Undeliverable’ In 2020

More than 11% of mail ballots were returned as undeliverable ahead of the 2020 general election, likely because of outdated information in D.C.’s voter registry.

Aug 26, 2021

The Chair Of D.C.’s Board Of Elections Is Resigning

The board drew scrutiny over its handling of the June 2020 primaries.

Jul 15, 2021

Lawmakers Push To Bring Ranked-Choice Voting To D.C. In Wake Of New York City Election

Like the system recently used in New York City’s mayoral election, a D.C. bill would let voters rank up to five candidates in any given race.

Apr 06, 2021

D.C. Elections Board Starts Considering Whether To Keep Mail Ballots And Super Vote Centers

D.C. election officials say they are considering mailing every voter a ballot for future elections as they did last November.

Oct 07, 2020

What To Do If You Get A Ballot That’s Not For You (And Why You Got It In The First Place)

If you get a mail ballot for someone who no longer lives at your address, the D.C. Board of Elections wants you to return it.

Sep 15, 2020

Everything You Need To Know About Voting In D.C.

It’s going to be an election like no other this year, and we’ve got everything you need to know on voting in person, early, or by mail.

Sep 03, 2020

For The First Time, D.C. Sends Voter Registration Forms To Residents Incarcerated For Felonies

Earlier this summer, D.C. became the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to restore voting rights to people serving time for felony convictions.

Jul 18, 2020

D.C. Elections Board Signs Off On Plan To Mail Ballots To Every Registered Voter For November Election

Watch your mailboxes, D.C.: A ballot is coming your way for the November election.

Jun 24, 2020

At-Large Race Now Has Nearly 20 Candidates, Including Ex-Lawmaker Vincent Orange

Orange and ANC Commissioner Alex Padro are two new candidates hoping to win the seat David Grosso is vacating.

Jun 19, 2020

A Nonprofit Worker Is Mounting An Independent Challenge To Brooke Pinto For The Ward 2 Seat

Martín Miguel Fernandez says he was disappointed about the D.C. primary results and has changed political parties to run in the November election.

 
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