HBCUs in Washington, D.C.
There are 2 HBCUs in Washington, D.C. on this site. Pick a school to give, get involved and see its upcoming events.
Schools
- Howard UniversityWashington
- University of the District of ColumbiaWashington
Vote in Washington, D.C.
Elected leaders decide how much public money HBCUs get, and their choices reach private HBCUs too. Here is what's on the ballot and how to vote. We don't endorse candidates.
Register by Oct 13. Early voting runs Oct 26–Nov 1.
Register to voteElections siteFind your legislators
- Election Day
- Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
- Registration deadline
- Online and mail applications must be received by the 21st day before the election (October 13, 2026). Same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day with proof of residence.
- Early voting
- Early voting runs October 26 through November 1, 2026, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Races to watch
- The mayor's seat is open because Mayor Muriel Bowser is not running again, and 7 of 13 Council seats are on the ballot. The mayor and Council set the DC budget, including support for the University of the District of Columbia.
- Ballot measures
- No ballot measures are listed for this election yet.
HBCU news in Washington, D.C.
In June 2026, the DC Council restored $6 million of a proposed $10 million cut to the city's yearly support for the University of the District of Columbia. (dccouncil.gov)