Politics & Government
Presidential Primary 2024: Early Voting To Begin In Loudoun County
Early voting will soon begin for the presidential primary, when voters will have the choice of voting in a Democratic or Republican primary.
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — It hasn't been long since Virginia's November election deciding control of the Virginia General Assembly, but the next election is already approaching. Virginia's presidential primary election will be held on March 5, 2024, and early voting in Loudoun County begins Friday.
Virginia is an open primary state, which means voters can choose to cast a ballot in either the Democratic or Republican presidential primary.
On the Democratic ballot, President Joe Biden is running for re-election and faces Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips.
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On the Republican ballot, former President Donald Trump is seeking another term. The Virginia ballot also includes Chris Christie, Ryan Binkley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley.
Some candidates may have dropped out of the race before the March 5 primary, so check their campaign status before casting your ballot.
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An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person. Here are the early voting locations and hours throughout Loudoun County:
- Office of Elections in Leesburg- 750 Miller Drive, Suite 150, Leesburg, 20175
- Early voting starts - Friday, January 19, 2024
- Early voting hours - Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.
- The Office of Elections will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024.
- Extended hours-
- Tuesday- February 27 – office remains open until 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday- February 29 – office remains open until 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday- February 24 and March 2– office will be open from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 pm.
- Claude Moore Recreation Center- 46105 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling, 20164
- Early voting starts - February 24, 2024
- Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 27, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 29, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Dulles South Recreation Center - 24950 Riding Center Drive, Chantilly, 20152
- Early voting starts - February 24, 2024
- Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 27, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 29, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 1 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Carver Senior Center- 200 E Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville, 20132
- Early voting starts - February 24, 2024
- Saturday, February 24, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 26, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, February 27, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 28, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday, February 29, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Friday, March 1, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 2, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The deadline to register to vote or update an address on an existing voter registration is Feb. 12. Same-day registration is available after the deadline, giving voters the option to cast a provisional ballot. More information about registration is available from the Office of Voter Registration & Elections.
To vote on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person. See more information on how to prepare for voting at your polling place.
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