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On the RecordRegister to voteGeneral Election, November 3, 2026

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Delegate to the House of Representatives

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Mayor of the District of Columbia

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Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia

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At-Large Member of the Council

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Ward 3 Member of the Council

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Attorney General

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United States Senator

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United States Representative

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Ward 3 Member of the State Board of Education

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One initiative is on your ballot, as the Board of Elections prints it.

INITIATIVE MEASURE NO. 86

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Prohibiting Force-Feeding of Birds Act of 2026.

If enacted, this Initiative would:

(a) Prohibit any person from force-feeding a bird for the purpose of enlarging the bird’s liver beyond normal size;

(b) Ban the sale or distribution of any product resulting from force-feeding a bird, including foie gras;

(c) Define force-feeding as inserting a tube into the bird’s throat to deliver excessive feed;

(d) Provide for enforcement by the Department of Energy and Environment during routine food safety inspections; and

(e) Provide for civil penalties.

Yes, to approve

No, to reject

Official sample ballot, DC Board of ElectionsShort title, summary statement and legislative text, DC Board of Elections