On October 13, 2026, Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a request to the Council of the District of Columbia to reprogram $200,000 from the Office of Campaign Finance to the Board of Elections for the fiscal year 2026. This reprogramming is necessary to replenish the Board of Elections' USPS postage account in preparation for the upcoming November election. The funds are available due to lower-than-anticipated matching payments within the Fair Elections Fund, and the reprogramming will not adversely impact the budget or the District's financial plan.

The Chief Financial Officer, Glen Lee, reviewed the Mayor's request and confirmed that the reprogramming falls below the $500,000 threshold requiring Council approval, although it would result in a cumulative budget change for the Board of Elections exceeding that amount due to a previously approved reprogramming. The request does not restore any budget cuts or establish new programs, and it is essential for ensuring that the Board of Elections can complete necessary preparations for the election. The reprogramming is expected to be approved without negative implications for the District's financial operations.