GDub Election Hub
From nonpartisan faculty experts and alumni politicos on all sides to one of the most politically active student bodies in the nation, there is no university better positioned to make history—especially for Election 2026.
With our campus located just four blocks from the White House and short distances from several major government and non-government agencies, George Washington is a university where people not only study the world, but also actively work to change it.
Given the high-octane environment of GW’s academics and culture, it is no surprise that thousands of faculty, staff, students and alumni will use their GW educations to make their mark on the world—including many directly involved in the 2026 Election.
Analysis and News
Find out how GW is applying its expertise and insight in politics, law, business, media and technology— among other areas—during Election 2026.
Faculty Experts
GW's faculty members frequently divide their time between the halls of academia and the corridors of power. With such extraordinary access, they are uniquely suited to offer rare, firsthand insight into Election 2026.
Voting by Mail
Planning to vote by mail? Many states require voters to apply for an absentee/mail-in ballot before one is sent, and most deadlines are much earlier than Election Day. Don't wait to get started! Visit TurboVote to request your mail-in ballot today.
Student Involvement
Today, 25,000+ students from every state and more than 130 countries around the world are perennially ranked among the nation’s most politically active student bodies. Find out how they are engaged in Election 2026.
Register to Vote
There is nothing more fundamental to our freedom than the franchise. Make sure you use it! Find out how to register to vote and more.
Get Involved
GW’s culture of citizen leadership and service has been here since the beginning in 1821. Find out how you can get engaged and involved in 2026.
Student Organizations
With several active student political organizations and countless opportunities for real-world experience, many GW students will get their chance to make a difference in 2026.
GW's Political Footprint
#6 Most Politically Active Students (Princeton Review 2025)
Four blocks from the White House
First university to offer a degree in political communication
13 GW alumni serve in 119th Congress
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