Voters in the District, Maryland and Virginia explain the choices they made in one of the most important elections in their lifetime.

Washington is a mail-only state. To participate, you need to drop your ballot in a drop box by 8 p.m. You can also mail it, but it must be postmarked by Election Day. You don’t need a stamp. Make sure you’ve signed your ballot. Turned yours in already?

The area around the White House is turning into a fortress. Metal barriers over six feet high, cafés, shops, and apartments are boarded up, with windows covered. This is how preparations look in Washington ahead of the election finale,