Who can participate?
Where and when do I vote?
How do I register to vote for Bernie?
Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?
How do I vote by mail?
Do I need to bring my ID?
What is provisional voting?
Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Who can participate?

In order to vote in D.C., you must be

• • A U.S. citizen;
  • A resident of D.C.; and
  • At least 18 years old by November 3, 2020 — that means if you are 17 by the primary election but will be 18 by the general, you can vote for Bernie in the primary!

Where and when do I vote?

You can find a list of polling places here. Polling places will be open from 7am to 8pm on Primary Election Day. Anyone in line by 8pm polls close will be allowed to vote!

How do I register to vote for Bernie?

The deadline for voter registration is OVER, but you can register in-person on June 2nd. Click here for more information on same-day voter registration.

Do I have to be a registered Democrat to vote for Bernie?

Yes, you must be a registered Democrat in order to vote for Bernie.

If you are already registered to vote in D.C., the deadline to change your party affiliation to the Democrat is May 12.

If you are not registered to vote in D.C. yet, you may register to vote for the first time on primary election day, and select Democrat for your party affiliation.

Click here to check your voter registration status.

How do I vote by mail?

Requesting your absentee ballot:

• May 26, 2020 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot.
• You can request your absentee ballot online here.
• You can also download the Vote4DC app and request your absentee ballot on the app.
• You can also complete this form and mail, email, or drop it off in person to the DC Board of Elections.
• You also call the DC Board of Election at (202) 727-2525 or (202) 741-5283.

Returning your absentee ballot:

• Your completed absentee ballot must be postmarked/sent by June 2, 2020 and received by June 9, 2020.
• Ballots can be mailed or delivered in-person to any D.C. Board of Elections offices, dropped off at any Early Voting Center until early voting ends, or dropped off at any polling place on Election Day.
• Instructions for returning your absentee ballot will be sent to you with your ballot.

Do I need to bring my ID?

No, you are not required to bring ID when voting, in most cases.

If you are a first-time voter in D.C. and you registered to vote by mail or online without providing any form of identification, you will be required to show your ID when you go vote. You can find a list of acceptable forms of ID here.

What is provisional voting?

If your name does not appear on the voter list, if you do not have a photo ID with you, or if the poll workers question your eligibility for any reason, do not give up voting for Bernie!

First, make sure you are at the right polling location. If you are at the wrong polling location and are able, make sure you get to your assigned polling location.

If it’s confirmed that you are at the right polling place but your name isn’t on the voter list, ask for a provisional ballot! You have the right to cast a provisional ballot even if your name isn’t on the voter list. It will be counted after the election official determines that you were eligible to vote.

Can I bring anyone to help me? Can I bring an interpreter?

Yes! You have the right to bring someone into the voting booth to help you vote, as long as they do not represent your employer or union. You can bring a relative, a friend or anyone else you trust. In addition, every polling place is required to be accessible and have voting systems that allow voters with disabilities to vote independently and privately.

Last updated 5/25/2020