WASHINGTON — In the general election Nov. 6, D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council: for chairman and at-large member, as well as ward members for wards 1, 3, 5 and 6.
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They’ll also vote on candidates for mayor and attorney general, as well as for U.S. Representative and the District’s nonvoting members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
Here’s what you need to know.
When are the polls open on Election Day?
7 a.m. to 8 p.m. As long as you’re in line by 8 p.m., you won’t be turned away.
D.C. mayor race:
Three contenders are taking on incumbent D.C. Mayor , who won .
- (Independent)
- (Libertarian)
- (D.C. Statehood Green Party)
D.C. council chairman race:
Libertarian candidate is running against D.C. Council Chairman , who has held the post since 2012 and captured 63 percent of the primary vote.
D.C. council race:
- Ward 1: Independent is challenging Democratic incumbent .
- Ward 3: Democratic incumbent is being challenged by Independent .
- Ward 5: Democratic incumbent faces challenges from (Green Party), (Independent) and (Independent).
- Ward 6: Republican is looking to unseat incumbent Democrat
D.C. council at-large member race:
D.C.’s council at-large race is a packed field.
Five candidates are vying to unseat incumbents (Democrat) and (Independent) — only one at-large winner can be a Democrat.
- (Republican)
- (Libertarian)
- (Independent)
- (Independent)
- (Statehood Green Party)
D.C. nonvoting delegate to U.S. House race:
Incumbent Democrat , who has served in the U.S. House since 1991, faces challenges from:
- (Independent)
- (Libertarian)
- (Republican)
- (Green Party)
D.C. nonvoting U.S. senator race:
Incumbent Democrat is being challenged by Green Party candidate .
D.C.’s attorney general race:
Libertarian candidate wants to unseat Democratic incumbent .
When can I register?
The deadline to register by mail, online or through the Board’s mobile app, , has passed. Same day registration is still available:
- During early voting (Oct. 22, 2018 — Nov. 2, 2018) ().
- On Election Day (Nov. 6, 2018) at the precinct that serves your current residence address ().
Early voting centers where you can also register:
Ward 1: Columbia Heights Community Center, 1480 Girard St. NW
Ward 2: One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW
Ward 3: Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW
Ward 4: Takoma Community Center, 300 Van Buren St. NW
Ward 5: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave. NE
Ward 6: Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th St. NE, and the King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N St. SW
Ward 7: Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th St. NE
Ward 8: Malcolm X Opportunity Center, 1351 Alabama Ave. SE
If you want to make a same-day registration, you need proof of residence. They’ll take any of these:
- A current and valid District of Columbia DMV-issued ID
- A utility bill for water, gas, electricity, cable, internet, telephone or cellphone service from March 21 or later
- A savings, checking, credit or money market account from a bank or credit union from March 21 or later
- A paycheck, stub or earning statement that includes the employer’s name, address, and telephone number from March 21 or later
- A government-issued document or check from a federal or District government agency from March 21 or later
- A current residential lease or rental agreement
- An occupancy statement from a District homeless shelter from March 21 or later
- A tuition or housing bill from a District of Columbia college or university issued for the current academic or housing term.
If you live in the District, you should have also received a voting guide. A digital version of that guide .
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²ÝÝ®´«Ã½’s Rick Massimo contributed to this report.
