District of Columbia Office of Campaign Finance

06/03/2026

⚠️ Deadline Incoming! The June 10th Report is due on Wednesday, June 10th, 2026. Principal Campaign Committees, PACs, IECs, be sure to file on time! 🗂️

05/27/2026

📢 June 2026 Campaign Finance Training Seminars

Are you a candidate, treasurer, or campaign volunteer preparing for the 2026 DC election cycle? The Office of Campaign Finance is hosting three training seminars this June covering Traditional Campaign Finance and the Fair Elections Program covering everything your campaign needs to stay informed and compliant.

To register, email [email protected] at least 3 days before your session of choice.

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04/29/2026

DC 2026 Debates Access Information
Below

We will upload the full debate in its entirety on YouTube and Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/

04/29/2026

DC Political Debates

DC 2026 Upcoming Political Debates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2026
Contact:
Wesley Williams
Operations & Policy Officer
Office of Campaign Finance
1015 Half Street, SE, Suite 775
Washington, DC 20003
[email protected]
(202) 671-0551
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DC Fair Elections Program to Host 2026 Debate Series
Four Debates Scheduled April 28–30 at the DC Board of Elections; All Events Open to Press and Streamed Live
Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia’s Fair Elections Program (FEP), administered by the DC Office of Campaign Finance in partnership with the DC Board of Elections, will host a series of four debates for the 2026 election cycle from April 28 through April 30, 2026.
The debates will take place in the DC Board of Elections Hearing Room and will be open to members of the press. All debates will also be livestreamed on YouTube and available via dcdebates.com, ensuring broad public access for residents across the District.
This multi-day debate series will provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for key offices, including At-Large Council, Attorney General, and Mayor. Candidates will address critical issues facing the District, including public safety, economic opportunity, education, and governance.
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Debate Schedule
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• At-Large Council Special Election Debate | 6:00 PM
• At-Large Council Primary Election Debate | 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Attorney General Debate | 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Mayoral Debate | 6:00 PM
Location (All Debates):
DC Board of Elections – Hearing Room
1015 Half Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Streaming: youtube.com/
More Information: www.dcdebates.com
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Press Invitation
Members of the press are invited to attend and cover the debates in person. Space is limited, and advance RSVP is strongly encouraged.
To request press credentials or additional information, please contact:
Anthony Hales
Phone: (202) 276-3610
Email: [email protected]
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About the Fair Elections Program
The Fair Elections Program supports candidate participation, promotes transparency, and expands voter engagement in the District of Columbia. Through public debates and other initiatives, the program ensures residents have access to the information needed to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
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For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact [email protected].
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2026 Debates - DC Debates
dcdebates.com
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Debates Access Information Below

We will upload the full debate in its entirety on YouTube and Facebook: https://www.youtube.com/⁠
We appreciate your patience and remain committed to providing full access to this important conversation.

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04/29/2026

DC 2026 Upcoming Political Debates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 29, 2026
Contact:
Wesley Williams
Operations & Policy Officer
Office of Campaign Finance
1015 Half Street, SE, Suite 775
Washington, DC 20003
[email protected]
(202) 671-0551
________________________________________
DC Fair Elections Program to Host 2026 Debate Series
Four Debates Scheduled April 28–30 at the DC Board of Elections; All Events Open to Press and Streamed Live
Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia’s Fair Elections Program (FEP), administered by the DC Office of Campaign Finance in partnership with the DC Board of Elections, will host a series of four debates for the 2026 election cycle from April 28 through April 30, 2026.
The debates will take place in the DC Board of Elections Hearing Room and will be open to members of the press. All debates will also be livestreamed on YouTube and available via dcdebates.com, ensuring broad public access for residents across the District.
This multi-day debate series will provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for key offices, including At-Large Council, Attorney General, and Mayor. Candidates will address critical issues facing the District, including public safety, economic opportunity, education, and governance.
________________________________________
Debate Schedule
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• At-Large Council Special Election Debate | 6:00 PM
• At-Large Council Primary Election Debate | 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Attorney General Debate | 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Mayoral Debate | 6:00 PM
Location (All Debates):
DC Board of Elections – Hearing Room
1015 Half Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Streaming: youtube.com/
More Information: www.dcdebates.com
________________________________________
Press Invitation
Members of the press are invited to attend and cover the debates in person. Space is limited, and advance RSVP is strongly encouraged.
To request press credentials or additional information, please contact:
Anthony Hales
Phone: (202) 276-3610
Email: [email protected]
________________________________________
About the Fair Elections Program
The Fair Elections Program supports candidate participation, promotes transparency, and expands voter engagement in the District of Columbia. Through public debates and other initiatives, the program ensures residents have access to the information needed to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
________________________________________
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact [email protected].
# # #
2026 Debates - DC Debates
dcdebates.com
2026 Debates - DC Debates

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04/21/2026

DC 2026 Upcoming Political Debates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 21, 2026
Contact:
Wesley Williams
Operations & Policy Officer
Office of Campaign Finance
1015 Half Street, SE, Suite 775
Washington, DC 20003
[email protected]
(202) 671-0551
________________________________________
DC Fair Elections Program to Host 2026 Debate Series
Four Debates Scheduled April 28–30 at the DC Board of Elections; All Events Open to Press and Streamed Live
Washington, D.C. – The District of Columbia’s Fair Elections Program (FEP), administered by the DC Office of Campaign Finance in partnership with the DC Board of Elections, will host a series of four debates for the 2026 election cycle from April 28 through April 30, 2026.

The debates will take place in the DC Board of Elections Hearing Room and will be open to members of the press. All debates will also be livestreamed on YouTube and available via dcdebates.com, ensuring broad public access for residents across the District.
This multi-day debate series will provide voters with the opportunity to hear directly from candidates running for key offices, including At-Large Council, Attorney General, and Mayor. Candidates will address critical issues facing the District, including public safety, economic opportunity, education, and governance.

________________________________________
Debate Schedule
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
• At-Large Council Special Election Debate | 6:00 PM
• At-Large Council Primary Election Debate | 7:30 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Attorney General Debate | 6:00 PM
Thursday, April 30, 2026
• Mayoral Debate | 6:00 PM
Location (All Debates):
DC Board of Elections – Hearing Room
1015 Half Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Streaming: youtube.com/
More Information: www.dcdebates.com
________________________________________
Press Invitation
Members of the press are invited to attend and cover the debates in person. Space is limited, and advance RSVP is strongly encouraged.
To request press credentials or additional information, please contact:
Anthony Hales
Phone: (202) 276-3610
Email: [email protected]
________________________________________
About the Fair Elections Program
The Fair Elections Program supports candidate participation, promotes transparency, and expands voter engagement in the District of Columbia. Through public debates and other initiatives, the program ensures residents have access to the information needed to make informed decisions at the ballot box.
________________________________________
For media inquiries, interview requests, or additional information, please contact [email protected].
# # #

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04/21/2026

03/02/2026

Office of Campaign Finance Training

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – In Real Time - Introducing the Traditional Campaign Finance and the Fair Elections Program of the Office of Campaign Finance for the 2026 Election Cycle 2026, (12:00 p.m.-
1:00 p.m.).

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Understanding the Registration and Reporting Requirements for the Treasurers of Constituent Services Programs, the Statehood Fund Programs, Political Action Committees, Ballot Committees, and Independent Expenditure Committees; and Training for Business Contributors, (12:00 p.m-1:00 p.m.).

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 – Introducing the Traditional Campaign Finance and the Fair Elections Program of the Office of Campaign Finance for the 2026 Election Cycle, (12:00 p.m. -1:00 p.m.).

The D.C. Office of Campaign Finance (OCF) will conduct informal training seminars throughout Calendar Year 2026 for candidates for elective office, and the treasurers and officers of political committees, including political action committees, independent expenditure committees, constituent services programs, legal defense committees, transition committees, inaugural committees, and Statehood funds programs.

Please note that attendance at any of these sessions will not satisfy the attendance requirement for candidates and treasurers at the mandatory OCF Entrance Conference Training Seminars will be conducted virtually and in real time at the OCF Website, www.ocf.dc.gov. To register to attend a seminar, please email the Public Information and Records Management Division at [email protected] at least 3 days prior to the scheduled virtual seminar.

02/23/2026

The Office of Campaign Finance ensures
the integrity of the electoral process and
government service by regulating the conduct
of elected and apppinted officials.

02/17/2026

OCF Filing Deadlines
For 2026 Filing Deadlines, please see OCF - 2026 Filing Dates | ocf under Advisories.

For 2026 Special Election Filing Deadlines, please see 2026 - Special Election Filing Dates | ocf under advisories.