PRINCIPLE
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District of Columbia

"Justitia Omnibus"

Home to all three branches of government but with less representation than any state. DC residents pay federal taxes but have no senators and only a non-voting House delegate. "Taxation without representation" isn't just history here—it's on the license plates.

South
Washington
Capital
679K
Population
N/A
Statehood
3
Electoral Votes

Voting & Civic Participation

Voter turnout trends, registration information, and voting access features

Voter Turnout

Overall Turnout 202463.6%

1.7% below national average

Youth Turnout (18-29)48.0%

1.0% below national average

Turnout Gap (Overall - Youth)15.6%

Good - Moderate gap

Voting Access Features

Early Voting
Mail-in Voting
Same-day Registration
Automatic Registration
Voter ID Required
No ID Required

Take Action

District of Columbia offers online resources to help you participate in democracy.

Register to Vote
Online registration available

Civics Education Requirements

State-mandated civics courses, testing requirements, and education standards

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Civics Education Standards

Strength Score: 25/100

Category: Weak (0-0.5)

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