DC Election Reforms: New Voting Rules and Oversight.
This act introduces new, uniform rules for elections in the District of Columbia, aiming to enhance confidence in their integrity. Citizens will be required to present photo identification, and changes will be made to voter registration and ballot collection procedures. Mandatory post-election audits and new rules for observing the election process will also be implemented.
Key points
Mandatory photo identification for in-person and mail-in voting.
Prohibition of same-day voter registration; registration must occur at least 30 days before the election.
Ban on third parties collecting and transmitting ballots for others, with exceptions for family members, household members, caregivers, or authorized officials.
Requirement for faster processing and reporting of election results, and publication of the number of ballots cast on election day.
Prohibition of non-citizens voting in District of Columbia elections.
Introduction of mandatory post-election audits of voting systems and election official performance.
New rules for public observation of election procedures by candidate representatives, political parties, and citizens.
Expired
Citizen Poll