How to Vote Today in the DMV Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Lunch)

Date: November 4, 2025
Location: Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia (aka the DMV — not the soul-crushing license place, but the democracy triangle)

🕒 Polling Hours

• Washington D.C.: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Maryland: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
• Virginia: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM (because Virginia wakes up like it’s still colonial times)

🧾 What You Need to Bring

• D.C.: No ID required unless you’re registering same-day. Just bring your charming personality and proof of address if needed.
• Maryland: No ID needed unless you’re registering on-site. Bonus points if you bring snacks for the poll workers — they’ve been up since 5 AM.
• Virginia: ID required. Acceptable forms include driver’s license, passport, student ID, or a really convincing fake mustache (just kidding, don’t do that).

📍 Where to Vote

• D.C.: Find your polling place at dcboe.org Use
• Virginia: Check https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformationvote.elections.virginia.gov

🚗 Need a Ride?

• Uber and Lyft are offering discounted rides to polling places. Use promo code VOTE2025DMV.
• Local nonprofits like Ride2Vote DMV are helping seniors and folks with disabilities get to the polls.

🤔 Can I Still Register Today?

• D.C. & Maryland: Yes! Same-day registration is allowed. Bring proof of residency (utility bill, lease, or a very convincing letter from your mom).
• Virginia: Sorry, registration closed weeks ago. You’ll have to wait until next time. Or move to D.C. and become a hipster.

📱 Voting by Phone? Nope.

Despite what your uncle’s Facebook post says, you cannot vote by text, tweet, or TikTok dance. You have to show up in person or have already mailed in your ballot. Democracy is not a group chat.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Today’s the day to flex your civic muscles. Whether you’re voting for the next school board member, a new sheriff, or someone who promises to fix the pothole that’s been haunting your commute since 2012 — your vote matters.

So grab your ID (or don’t, depending on your state), wear comfy shoes, and go make democracy happen. And if you’re lucky, you’ll get one of those “I Voted” stickers — the adult version of a gold star.