voter guideS
Everything you need to know about how to register to vote and the candidates who have been endorsed by the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO.
2024 Endorsements
The Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO together with the Maryland/DC state federation and AFL-CIO national union proudly endorse the following candidates for office in November 2024’s election.
Voter Guides
MARYLAND
Key Information
Key Dates
October 24-31 — Early voting at locations across Maryland
October 29 — Last day for requests for mail-in ballots to be received by Maryland State Board of Elections
November 1 — Last day for requests for internet ballots to be received by Maryland State Board of Elections
November 5 — Election Day! Find your polling location
VIRGINIA
Key Information
Key Dates
September 20 — First day of in-person early voting at your local registrar's office
October 15 — Deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration. Voters may register after this date, through Election Day, and vote using a provisional ballot.
October 25 — Last day for requests for mail-in ballots to be received by the Virginia Department of Elections
October 26-November 2 — Early voting at locations across Virginia
November 5 — Election Day! Find your polling location
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Key Information
New in 2024: Non-citizens may vote in DC local elections
Vote at any of DC’s Early Voting Centers or Election Day Vote Centers
Mail ballots will be sent to all registered voters automatically
Key Dates
September 30 — DC Board of Elections begins sending mail ballots to all registered voters
October 11 — Ballot drop boxes open at locations across the District
October 21 — Deadline to request absentee ballots
October 28-November 3 — Early Voting at locations across the District
November 5 — Election Day! Vote at any Election Day Vote Center
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