Elections

Katherine Venice, a Republican and self-identified “reformer of capitalism” who is virulently anti-Trump, formally removed her name on Sept. 10 from the ballot of the Nov. 3 general election, alerting the DC Board of Elections. Venice was…

After drawing criticism for problems such as long lines at polls and missing mail-in ballots during the June primary, the D.C. Board of Elections said it hopes to avoid those issues this fall.

D.C. election officials said Thursday they are bracing for “record-shattering” turnout at the polls this fall, and reiterated their plea for voters in the District to vote early or use alternative methods to avoid long lines and other…

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal has a message for D.C. residents: vote. It’s a message he’ll be taking seriously himself — and for the first time in his life.

Six Are D.C. Council Candidates for Nov. 3 Election

A new poll indicates that support is growing for the ballot item in D.C. that calls for decriminalizing psychedelic plants, including “magic mushrooms.”

For the first time, D.C. voters will be able to cast their ballots at Nationals Park during election week, D.C. Board of Elections Chair Michael Bennett told The Washington Post on Monday — the latest move in the District’s effort to…

The Washington Nationals are back at their ballpark for an unusual season, but the stands are notably empty (except for a few cardboard family members). This fall, D.C. residents will get a chance to visit the park for the first time in…

Some D.C. voters could get a chance to cast a ballot in the general election while overlooking the baseball field where D.C.’s World Series champs play.

On the heels of a tumultuous June primary riddled with ballot problems and voting delays, the District has revamped its voting processes to instill confidence in residents ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

A mailer from the D.C. Board of Elections was supposed to help registered voters confirm that their address was correct. Instead, it has prompted confusion over how exactly voters can notify the board that their address has changed or that…

When Joe Biden selected California Sen. Kamala Harris to be his running mate for the Democratic presidential bid, she became the nation’s first Black and South Asian American woman on a major party’s ticket.

Howard University alumni who know the VP candidate reflect on her ambitious college years and generosity to her alma mater.

After months of speculation, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced that California Sen. Kamala Harris is his vice-presidential pick on Tuesday.

Prepare for the onslaught of mail.

The D.C. Board of Elections said Wednesday an initiative to decriminalize psychedelic plants, including “magic mushrooms,” will appear on November’s ballot after supporters gathered more than 25,000 signatures amid the coronavirus…

Coralyn Colladay has been working at polling places in Maryland since the 2016 presidential election. For the Republican — something of a rarity in solidly blue Montgomery County — it’s a way to participate beyond simply casting a ballot. …

Twenty residents have picked up petitions to qualify for the D.C. Council’s citywide independent position in the General Election as of July 17 and with the exception of three male candidates, Ed Lazere, Rick Murphree and Will Merrifield,…

Since her swearing-in ceremony late last month, new D.C. lawmaker Brooke Pinto has jumped into important legislative meetings about the District government’s spending plan for next year. She now represents Ward 2 in the seat that 29-year…

Perennial candidate Kathy Henderson is accused of misleading an elderly homeowner while working with a developer.