To participate in local, state and federal elections, you must be at least 18 years old, a U. S. citizen and you must register to vote. Registration deadlines are 30 days prior to any election. Mail-in voter registration forms are available at libraries, community centers and other public buildings. You can also register to vote with your local board of elections:
• DC Board of Elections & Ethics
• Maryland State Board of Elections
• Montgomery County Board of Elections
• Prince George’s County Board of Elections
• Virginia State Board of Elections
• Alexandria Office of Voter Registration
• Arlington County Registrars of Voters
• Fairfax County Electoral Board & General Registrar
Voting Resources
• Project Vote Smart tracks the voting records federal, state and local positions.• DCWatch is an on-line magazine that covers local city politics and public affairs in Washington, DC
• Polling Report is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts polls on issues and current events, public officials, institutions, organizations, and elections.
