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How to get the District of Columbia voter file
Anyone can get the DC voter file for free. Ask for vote history when you request it.
Facts checked October 1, 2026 from official sources.
The District of Columbia voter file at a glance
| Who provides it | The DC Board of Elections |
|---|---|
| Who can get it | Anyone. |
| Cost | Free. |
| Vote history included | Yes |
| Format | An Excel file by secure link. |
| How to request | Fill out the data request form online, or email it to voterservices@dcboe.org. |
| Rules for use | We found no limit on use. |
Good to know: Inactive voters are left out unless you ask for them. It can take up to 15 business days.
Go to the official request pageAfter you get the file
Pick the voters you want to reach this week. Group them by street, then split them into lists one person can walk in a shift.
Our guide covers how to build a walk list, and the free walk list template gives you a sheet to print.
Then book a named volunteer for every list. That is the part Capstone Volunteer does.
How many volunteers will you need?
Enter your sites and dates. You get your number in seconds and a shift plan to download. No sign-up.
Check how many volunteers you need, freeSources
- dcboe.org/data,-maps,-forms/forms-and-resources
- www.dcboe.org/getmedia/7d71866f-b8d9-417c-98a3-deb64525bcb7/12-Data-Re
- vr.dcboe.org/230363516728053
- www.dcboe.org/getmedia/7c8e138a-57ab-4626-b7aa-fa1c2ea488ee/VRF-Citize
Checked October 1, 2026. Fees and rules change. The state office has the final word.
District of Columbia voter file questions
How much does the District of Columbia voter file cost?
Free. Checked October 1, 2026. Confirm with the state before you buy.
Who can get the District of Columbia voter file?
Anyone.
Does the District of Columbia voter file include vote history?
Yes.
What do campaigns do with the voter file?
They pick the voters to reach, cut them into turf, and print walk lists for canvassers.