Washington, D.C., Prohibit Stadium Construction on RFK Site Initiative (June 2026)

District of Columbia County Prohibit Stadium Construction on RFK Site Initiative
Election date June 2, 2026
Topic Local zoning, land use, and development
Status Proposed
Type Initiative

District of Columbia County Prohibit Stadium Construction on RFK Site Initiative is on the ballot as an initiative in District of Columbia County on June 2, 2026.

A "yes" vote supports establishing a special purpose zone at the encompassing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus and prohibiting the construction of a stadium or arena.

A "no" vote opposes establishing a special purpose zone at the encompassing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus and prohibiting the construction of a stadium or arena.

A simple majority is required to approve the measure.

Election results

District of Columbia County Prohibit Stadium Construction on RFK Site Initiative
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		0	0.00%
No		0	0.00%

Overview

What would this initiative do?

This initiative would provide for a special purpose zone encompassing 174 acres of land, the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus area, and prohibiting the construction or operation of any stadium or arena that has its primary purpose of hosting professional athletic team events.

Text of measure

Full Text

The full text of this measure is available here.

Support

Homes Not Stadiums is leading the campaign in support of the initiative.

Arguments

• Kris Furnish, proposer of initiative: "It’s important we prioritize affordable housing in this city before we even think about having the taxpayers pay for a stadium. I’m a renter. The way that houses are priced in this city, I’ll never own anything. I would love to see us building more neighborhoods and affordable housing."

Opposition

Arguments

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Path to the ballot

Process in Washington, D.C.

See also: Process for qualifying an initiative or referendum in Washington, D.C.

In Washington, D.C., the Board of Elections is responsible for overseeing the ballot initiative process. After the D.C. Board of Elections approves a petition for a ballot initiative, proponents have 180 days to gather a number of signatures equal to at least 5 percent of the voters registered citywide. Signatures from 5 percent of registered voters in five of eight city wards are required to meet the city's distribution requirement. Once signatures are filed with the Board of Elections, staff have 30 days to count and review the signatures.

Details about this initiative

• Homes Not Stadiums is the campaign leading the campaign in support of the initiative.

How to cast a vote

See also: Voting in Washington, D.C.

See below to learn more about current voter registration rules, identification requirements, and poll times in Washington, D.C..

How to vote in Washington, D.C.

Poll times

Polls in D.C. are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Registration

To register in D.C., an individual must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of D.C. for at least 30 days before the election, and not claim residence in any other state or territory. Pre-registration is available starting 16 years old, but all voters must be 18 by Election Day in order to vote.

Voters may register online or by mailing, emailing, or faxing in a voter registration application. Voters may also register in person at a voter registration agency. The deadline to register to vote is 21 days before the election, but in-person registration is also available during the early voting period and on Election Day with proof of residency.

All first-time registrants must provide proof of residency in order to register to vote. Click here for a list of accepted documents.

Automatic registration

D.C. practices automatic voter registration.

Online registration

See also: Online voter registration

Washington, D.C. has implemented an online voter registration system. Click here to register to vote online. Online registration forms must be submitted at least 21 days before the election.

Same-day registration

D.C. permits same-day voter registration. Click here for more details.

Residency requirements

Registrants in D.C. must be residents for at least 30 days prior to the election they intend to vote in.

Verification of citizenship

See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States

D.C. does not require verification of U.S. citizenship upon registering to vote. D.C. allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections and maintains a separate voter registration application for noncitizens. For more information, see here.

All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters.

Verifying your registration

Individuals can use this website to check and/or update the status of their registration.

Voter ID requirements

Washington, D.C. does not require identification from most voters. The D.C. Board of Elections requires voters who submitted their registration applications online or by mail to present one of the following documents the first time they vote.

This list was current as of September 2024. Click here to ensure you have the most current information.

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Forms of identification include: A copy of a current and valid government-issued photo identification A copy of a current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or paycheck (dated no earlier than 90 days before the date upon which you mail your application or, if you do not submit proof by mail or online, 90 days before the date you vote) Any other government-issued document

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See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2026
• Local zoning, land use, and development on the ballot

Washington, D.C.

• Washington, D.C. 2026 local measures
• Local ballot measures, Washington, D.C.
• Washington, D.C.

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