Presidential Primary 2024: Early Voting To Begin In Fredericksburg

FREDERICKSBURG, 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 Alexandria 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.

In Fredericksburg, voters can cast their ballot at the elections office at 601 Caroline Street. Early voting will be available from Friday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, March 2.

The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 2, the hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Stafford County, voters can cast their ballot from Friday, Jan. 19 through Saturday, March 2. Early voting will take place at Conference Room ABC of the George L. Gordon, Jr., Government Center, 1300 Courthouse Road.

The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, March 2, the hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Voters can also vote by mail. A mail-in ballot can be requested through the registrar in Fredericksburg and Stafford.

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.