Ranked choice voting in DC: How to mark your ballot, avoid mistakes and how winners are decided
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
A comprehensive guide to D.C.'s ranked choice voting system, detailing how to rank candidates in the general election, key rules to avoid ballot errors and how runoff rounds are tabulated.
Maryland 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
With early voting set to begin this week, here is everything you need to know to cast your vote in Maryland's 2026 general election.
Washington DC 2026 midterm election: Key deadlines, early voting dates, how to register
Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.
Here is everything voters need to know about registration deadlines, early voting schedules, casting a ballot and key races in Washington, D.C.'s 2026 general election.
Election Day 2026: What to know in DC, Maryland and Virginia
Voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D.C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor.
Voters in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia will cast ballots Tuesday in midterm elections that will help decide control of Congress, along with D.C.'s first new mayor in more than a decade and Maryland's race for governor.
DC weather Election Day 2026 forecast: Mostly sunny, warm as voters head to polls
Patchy morning fog will give way to mostly sunny skies and warm conditions across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the midterm elections.
Patchy morning fog will give way to mostly sunny skies and warm conditions across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia on Tuesday as voters cast ballots in the midterm elections.
Commanders head coach Quinn warns the team has a long way to go after 27-10 win against Eagles
Washington Commanders fans tackled the daily grind with an extra bounce in their step following a 27–10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Washington Commanders fans tackled the daily grind with an extra bounce in their step following a 27–10 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
Surging early voter turnout, local concerns take center stage ahead of midterm elections
On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.
On the eve of Election Day, the national spotlight remains fixed on Capitol Hill, where control of both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives hangs in the balance.
Robert White resigns from DC Council to ensure eligibility for delegate
Robert White officially resigned from the D.C. Council on Monday. The at-large councilmember stepped down to ensure his eligibility as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
Robert White officially resigned from the D.C. Council on Monday. The at-large councilmember stepped down to ensure his eligibility as the Democratic nominee for D.C. delegate in Tuesday's election.
Commanders shut down Eagles in 27-10 win
The Washington Commanders rebounded from a sluggish start to score 27 unanswered points Sunday, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10.
The Washington Commanders rebounded from a sluggish start to score 27 unanswered points Sunday, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 27-10.
Juvenile shot in both legs outside Navy Yard pizza restaurant, police say
A juvenile male was hospitalized after being shot in both legs late Saturday outside a Navy Yard pizza restaurant, police said.
A juvenile male was hospitalized after being shot in both legs late Saturday outside a Navy Yard pizza restaurant, police said.
Road closures announced for Monday's Trump midterm speech at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Extensive road closures have gone into place Monday around the Lincoln Memorial as President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his closing pitch ahead of the midterm elections.
Extensive road closures have gone into place Monday around the Lincoln Memorial as President Donald Trump prepares to deliver his closing pitch ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump highlights DC renovations one day before midterms
President Donald Trump headed to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Monday in a last-ditch effort to sway voters ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
President Donald Trump headed to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., on Monday in a last-ditch effort to sway voters ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections.
DC weather: Cool, cloudy and dry Monday before rain returns later in the week
A chilly morning across the Washington, D.C. region will give way to seasonable conditions and afternoon sunshine on Monday, kicking off a stretch of dry weather ahead of midweek rain.
A chilly morning across the Washington, D.C. region will give way to seasonable conditions and afternoon sunshine on Monday, kicking off a stretch of dry weather ahead of midweek rain.
Will the DC area get snow for Christmas this year?
If you were dreaming of waking up to a white Christmas in the Washington, D.C., area this year? The Farmer's Almanac says to keep dreaming!
If you were dreaming of waking up to a white Christmas in the Washington, D.C., area this year? The Farmer's Almanac says to keep dreaming!
Early morning fire damages Northeast DC row home, spreads to neighboring attic
D.C. firefighters knocked down an early morning fire that ignited inside a vacant row home on Holbrook Terrace NE and spread to the roof space of an adjacent house.
D.C. firefighters knocked down an early morning fire that ignited inside a vacant row home on Holbrook Terrace NE and spread to the roof space of an adjacent house.
Juvenile hospitalized after Halloween night shooting in Southeast DC
A shooting in Southeast D.C. on Halloween night sent a juvenile to the hospital.
A shooting in Southeast D.C. on Halloween night sent a juvenile to the hospital.
DC and Virginia file federal lawsuit to block proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, claiming the project is unlawful and poses severe traffic, environmental and airspace risks.
The District of Columbia and Virginia filed a federal lawsuit to block the proposed Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle, claiming the project is unlawful and poses severe traffic, environmental and airspace risks.
Halloween forecast brings dry skies, 50s for DC, Maryland and Virginia trick-or-treaters
Dry weather and temperatures in the 50s will make for ideal trick-or-treating conditions across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region this Halloween.
Dry weather and temperatures in the 50s will make for ideal trick-or-treating conditions across the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region this Halloween.
Rep. Beatty moves to block renewed Kennedy Center closure effort, alleging concealed evidence
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is urging a federal judge to deny renewed requests to close the Kennedy Center for two years.
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty is urging a federal judge to deny renewed requests to close the Kennedy Center for two years.
DC man sentenced to 45 years for 2022 murder of his children’s mother
A 38-year-old Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his children’s mother in July 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A 38-year-old Washington, D.C. man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of his children’s mother in July 2022, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.