Presidential Primary 2024: Early Voting To Begin In Falls Church

FALLS CHURCH, 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 the City of Falls Church 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.

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.

The City of Falls Church's office of election notes that any resident who will be 18 or older by the Nov. 5, 2024 election can register and vote in the presidential primary.

Early in-person voting will happen from Jan. 19 to March 2 at the Voter Registration and Office of Elections at City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays as well as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, 9 a.m to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Another option is voting by mail. Mail-in ballots may be requested by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23. The easiest way to apply is online through the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal. Voters may also pick up an application at the Voter Registration and Office of Elections at City Hall.

Voters may return their ballots by mail or a drop box outside City Hall, 300 Park Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046 until 7 p.m. on March 5. The ballot drop box is open 24/7 and has video surveillance.

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.

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. Ward 1 votes at Oak Street Elementary School, and Wards 2 and 3 vote at the Falls Church Community Center.

More resources on upcoming elections are available from the City of Falls Church Voter Registration and Office of Elections. Fairfax County residents should visit the Fairfax County Office of Elections website for more information on voting.