Seven Things Voters Need to Know for the June 4, 2024, Primary Election

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With the June 4, 2024 Primary Election quickly approaching, the DC Board of Elections (DCBOE) is preparing to welcome voters. As we prepare, we hope you are getting prepared, too. Here are seven things voters need to know before casting their ballot. 

1. You can still register to vote! While online and registration voter registration by mail closed on May 14, 2024, same-day voter registration is still available during Early Voting and on Primary Election Day. Be sure to bring a proof of DC residence, such as an ID or utility bill, to any Vote Center during Early Voting or on Primary Election Day. You can find a list of acceptable documents at www.dcboe.org/registertovote.
2. DC will have additional voters this year. For the first time this year, eligible non-citizen DC residents can register and vote in local elections. To learn more, visit www.dcboe.org/noncitizenvoter.
3. All eligible voters will be mailed a ballot for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election. You can track your ballot status at votedc.ballottrax.net/voter/. If you haven’t received yours yet, there is still time for it to arrive. However, if it does not arrive by May 31, 2024, make a plan to vote in person.
4. You can view a sample ballot before you vote. You can see sample ballots in DCBOE’s Voter Guide, which should be in your mailbox now. Didn’t receive one? You can find the Voter Guide on DCBOE’s website at www.dcboe.org.
5. Make your voting plan. You can vote via Mail Ballot or in person. If you choose to vote by Mail Ballot, you can return your voted ballot to a Mail Ballot Drop Box, via US Postal Service, or deliver it to a Vote Center. If you want to vote in person during Early Voting, Early Vote Centers are open from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm from May 26 to June 2, 2024. Early Vote Centers are closed on May 27, 2024 for Memorial Day. On Primary Election Day, June 4, 2024, Vote Centers are open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.  
6. Find a Vote Center or Mail Ballot Drop Box in advance. You can use any of the 55 Mail Ballot Drop Boxes to return your voted ballot. If voting in person, you can vote at ANY Vote Center, regardless of your residential address. During Early Voting, DCBOE will operate 25 Early Vote Centers. On Primary Election Day, 75 Vote Centers will be open. Find your nearest location at www.dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/vote-center-locator-tool or in DCBOE’s Voter Guide.   
7. Need information on Election Day? DCBOE is here to help. Call DCBOE at 202-727-2525 for general support. If you need language access resources or have accessibility questions, call (202) 727-5411 or 711 (TTY).  You can also visit www.dcboe.org for Vote Center locations, election results, and general Election Day questions.

It’s time to VOTE!