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Nov 09, 2021

Voting By Mail Would Become Permanent In D.C. Under New Council Bill

D.C. voters first got a taste of vote-by-mail during the Nov. 2020 election, and now city officials are looking to make it — along with ballot drop boxes and citywide vote centers — permanent.

Nov 05, 2020

Mail-In Votes Outpaced In-Person Voting Two To One This Election

More than 63% of D.C. ballots counted so far came in through the mail or drop boxes.

Oct 27, 2020

D.C. Residents Seem To Like Voting By Mail, Though Some Hiccups And Challenges Remain

Many voters say that casting a ballot by mail in D.C. was convenient and simple, but some have found themselves watching to see if their ballot is ultimately accepted and counted.

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 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.

 
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