District of Columbia
U.S. Senate
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What's on the ballot in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia's next election is November 3, 2026 (District of Columbia 2026 general election). 2 races across 2 offices are on the ballot in District of Columbia.
District of Columbia 2026 general election
November 3, 2026
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News · DC
Trump Orders D.C. Campaign Against Mosquitoes and Ticks
Elections and votingThe order sets 2028 pest-reduction targets and directs agencies to consider sterilization, genetic modification and beneficial bacteria.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DC
Trump sets 2028 targets for mosquito and tick control
Elections and votingThe order directs federal agencies to cut invasive mosquitoes and ticks in Washington and consider genetic and sterilization tools.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskOct 3, 2026
News · DC
Trump orders federal mosquito-control effort in D.C.
Elections and votingAn executive order directs several federal agencies to coordinate a mosquito-control effort in Washington, D.C.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskOct 2, 2026
News · DC
Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case
Elections and votingThe current trial involving D.C. Councilmember Trayon White ended without a verdict after a mistrial was declared.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 29, 2026
News · DC
Mistrial declared in Trayon White bribery case
Elections and votingThe mistrial ended the current proceeding without a verdict, leaving the case’s next steps to the court process.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskSep 29, 2026
Explainer · DC
Voter guide: District of Columbia 2026 general election
Elections and votingDistrict voters should confirm registration, ballot and voting details before participating in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskSep 28, 2026
Explainer · DC
DC 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingDistrict voters should confirm official dates, ballot contests, registration rules and voting options before taking part in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 26, 2026
Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingDistrict voters should confirm the election calendar, registration rules, ballot and voting instructions before participating in 2026.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskSep 25, 2026
Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingDistrict voters can prepare by confirming election dates, registration rules, voting options and the contests on their ballot.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskSep 24, 2026
Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingDistrict voters should confirm official deadlines, ballot choices and voting instructions before participating in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot District of Columbia Policy DeskSep 20, 2026
Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in the District of Columbia.
The Ballot District of Columbia News DeskSep 19, 2026
Explainer · DC
District of Columbia 2026 general election voter guide
Elections and votingA plain-language checklist for confirming election dates, registration, ballot choices and voting instructions in the District.
The Ballot District of Columbia DeskSep 17, 2026