KnavesRadiant t1_iuhr8pq wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Please note that you might not be qualified to vote in this election. According to https://www.dcboe.org/Voters/Register-To-Vote/Register-to-Vote :

> You may not vote in an election in the District of Columbia unless you have been a resident for at least 30 days immediately prior to the election

You can try calling the BoE to double check but that may be the limiting factor here.

WhatTheFaDuck OP t1_iuhszf7 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:16 PM

Just called them to confirm. Looks like I won’t be eligible due to the 30-days residency rule. Thank you for the info!

KnavesRadiant t1_iuhu75i wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:26 PM

No problem. You'll still want to send in your voter registration application online at your convenience so you will be able to vote in our next election.

Welcome to DC!

WhatTheFaDuck OP t1_iuhvm9r wrote on October 31, 2022 at 1:37 PM

For sure, thank you!!

LivelyJellyfish t1_iuhznnv wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:08 PM

Anyone know if the same rule applies in Virginia? I just moved to Alexandria yesterday and was hoping to still be able to vote.

KnavesRadiant t1_iui0a0n wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:12 PM

It seems that Virginia has recently authorized same-day voter registration (as in, this is the first election that has it): https://www.elections.virginia.gov/registration/same-day-voter-registration/

You will need to look around on that website or use their "Contact Us" phone number to call and ask if there is a minimum residency rule there.

LivelyJellyfish t1_iuieku8 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:52 PM

Thanks! I’ll give them a call.