Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In Loudoun County

LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — While Loudoun County last had local and state elections in November 2023, a more nationally prominent election is coming up.

Virginia's presidential primary is scheduled on March 5. It is one of 16 states holding the presidential primary that day, dubbed Super Tuesday. The Super Tuesday results are key for the party's prospective nominees ahead of the Republican National Convention from July 15 to 18 and Democratic National Convention from Aug. 19 to 22.

Voters are not registered by party in Virginia, so registered voters can choose to cast a ballot in the Democratic or Republican primary.

What's on the Ballot

On the Democratic ballot, President Joe Biden is running for re-election and faces Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips. Before Super Tuesday, Biden is the front-runner with 206 delegates.

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. Trump is leading in the Republican Party with 122 delegates to former Haley's 24 delegates.

Some candidates may have dropped out of the race before the March 5 primary, so check their campaign status before casting your ballot.

See a sample ballot for the Democratic and Republican primaries In Loudoun County.

Below is information on how to vote in Loudoun County.

Early Voting Wraps Up

In Loudoun County, early in-person voting happens through March 2 at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive, Suite 150, in Leesburg, as well as the Carver Senior Center in Purcellville, Claude Moore Recreation Center in Sterling and Dulles South Recreation Center in South Riding. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person.

Hours at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. Hours at other sites are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2.

Feb. 23 was the deadline to request a mail-in ballot. Those who have a completed mail-in ballot must return it by 7 p.m. on Election Day (March 5) or have it postmarked by Election Day. The office of elections must receive the ballot by noon on Friday, March 8.

Ballots can be returned by mail, at early voting locations during voting hours, in person at polling places from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, or by drop box. In Loudoun County, there is a secure drop box at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, 750 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg.

Voter Registration and Election Day Voting

The deadline to register to vote or update an address on an existing voter registration was Feb. 12. Same-day registration is available after the deadline, giving voters the option to cast a provisional ballot. Voters may ask to complete same-day registration at an early voting site or polling place.

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. More information on polling places in Loudoun County is available online.

Voters in Loudoun County can find election information at www.loudoun.gov/4117/Elections-Voter-Registration.