2020 Voting Information

On Tuesday, November 3rd, The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington and the JCRC celebrate American democracy. Our Jewish values compel us to honor the imperative of civic participation and voting. Every vote matters and should be counted. Polls are open until 8:00 PM in DC & MD, and until 7:00 PM in VA.

If you have not already voted, or use the links below to find your polling place. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard! 

If you have experienced voter intimidation, or have a question about whether something qualifies as voter intimidation please call the Election Protection Hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE or 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español).


JCRC Positions on Montgomery County Ballot Questions

This year, there are four Montgomery County Ballot questions that concern the county’s ability to raise necessary revenue and could impact the composition of the Montgomery County Council. After careful review, the JCRC has taken positions on three of the four ballot questions and we encourage you consider our recommendations when you vote. Click here to learn more.


  • DC
    • DC offers same-day registration on Election Day. Bring a current  proof of address when you go to vote. Learn more here.
    • Click here to check your registration status.
    • Find ballot drop boxes here.
    • Find polling locations here.
    • Polls in DC are open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. As long as a voter is in line by 8:00 pm, the voter will be able to vote. 
       
  • Maryland
    • Maryland also has same-day voter registration on election day for the presidential general election (November 3). You can register to vote on election day by bringing a document showing proof of residency with you to vote. Learn more here.
    • Click here to check your registration status.
    • Early voting runs from Monday, October 26, 2020 to Monday, November 2, 2020.
    • Click here to find ballot drop boxes locations, early voting centers, and polling locations.
    • Polls in MD are open from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm. As long as a voter is in line by 8:00 pm, the voter will be able to vote. 
       
  • Virginia 
    • Click here to find early voting locations and polling locations for Nov. 3.
    • Polls in VA are open from 6:00 am - 7:00 pm. As long as a voter is in line by 7:00 pm, the voter will be able to vote.
    • Find ballot drop boxes in Arlington County here; Fairfax County here; and Loudon County here. For all other Virginia locations, click here.

The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Greater Washington is the community relations and public affairs arm of the organized Jewish community in the area, representing more than 120 Jewish organizations and synagogues throughout the national capital region, the third largest Jewish community in the United States. In addition to advocating for Jewish communal concerns before local, state, and federal governments, the JCRC takes positions on ballot questions of importance to the Jewish community and our fellow citizens.

This year, there are four Montgomery County Ballot questions that concern the county’s ability to raise necessary revenue and could impact the composition of the Montgomery County Council. After careful review, the JCRC has taken positions on three of the four ballot questions and we encourage you consider our recommendations when you vote. 

As a 501 c3 non profit organization, we cannot engage in partisan activity, but we are permitted to engage in lobbying on issues and legislation. Under IRS rules, advocacy for or against a ballot measure is considered direct lobbying.

Our democracy is only as strong as those who participate in it. Now is the time to get involved — don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard.