Presidential Primary 2024: Early Voting Begins Friday In PWC

PRINCE WILLIAM 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 Prince William 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.

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.

Early in-person voting will happen from Jan. 19 to March 2 at the office of elections, 9250 Lee Avenue in Manassas. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person.

Other early voting centers are at the Gainesville Library and the Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge.

Hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On select Saturdays, Feb. 24 and March 2, early voting centers will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 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 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.

More information about early voting in Prince William County is available online.