District of Columbia Board of Elections

The District of Columbia Board of Elections (DCBOE) is the independent agency of the District government responsible for the administration of elections, ballot access, and voter registration. DCBOE consists of three active Board members, an Executive Director, a General Counsel, and a number of support staff who run the day-to-day operations of the Agency.

Mission

The Board's mission is to enfranchise eligible residents, conduct elections, and assure the integrity of the electoral process. This mission, mandated by federal and local statutes, is executed through:

• The operation of the District's voter registration system
• Administration of the ballot access process for candidates and measures
• The delivery of comprehensive public, media, and voter information services
• Maintenance of technical systems to support voting and ballot tabulation
• The planning and implementation of each District of Columbia election
• The performance of legal counsel, rulemaking, and adjudication functions