Presidential Primary 2024: Voter Guide In Prince William Co., Manassas

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA — While Prince William County and City of Manassas 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 from Prince William County or the Democratic and Republican sample ballots from the City of Manassas.

Below is information on how to vote in Prince William County and City of Manassas.

Early Voting Wraps Up

In Prince William County, early in-person voting happens through March 2 at the office of elections, 9250 Lee Avenue in Manassas as well as the A. J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr. in Woodbridge and Haymarket Gainesville Library, 14870 Lightner Rd. in Haymarket. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person.

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 City of Manassas has voting through March 2 at its office of elections, 9025 Center Street in Manassas. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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 Prince William County, there is a secure drop box at 9250 Lee Avenue, Suite 1 in Manassas. In the City of Manassas, mail-in ballots may be returned to a secure drop box outside the elections office at 9025 Center St. in Manassas.

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 Prince William County or polling places in the City of Manassas is available online.

Voters in Prince William County can find election information at www.pwcvotes.org. City of Manassas information is available at manassasva.gov/voter_registration_and_elections. Residents in the City of Manassas Park can find information at www.manassasparkva.gov/departments/registrar_of_voters.