WASHINGTON — District voters will make their voices heard when they cast ballots for their party nominees for council seats, Delegate to the U.S. Congress, and Shadow U.S. Senate and Representative offices.
Primary Day is June 4. Poll hours will be 7am-8pm.
Click here to find your polling precinct: https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/election-day-vote-centers
Early in-person voting will take place May 26-June 2. Hours for the early voting centers are 8:30am-7pm. The centers will be closed on Memorial Day. Click here to find your early voting center: https://earlyvoting.dcboe.org/
If you are voting by mail, all ballots must be postmarked by June 4. You can also drop off your ballot in any drop box up until 8pm on June 4.
To find a drop box location, click here: https://dcboe.org/voters/find-out-where-to-vote/mail-ballot-drop-box-locations
For mail-in ballot instructions, click here: https://dcboe.org/voters/casting-your-vote/mail-ballot-instructions
The District also has same-day voter registration. You will need to bring proof of residence to a voting center. If you do not have proof of residence, you can vote a Special Ballot; but you will have to provide proof of residence to the Board of Elections by June 6 at 5pm for your vote to be counted.
Acceptable forms of proof of residence: https://dcboe.org/voters/casting-your-vote/voting-by-live-ballot
Below is a list of candidates in this DC primary election:
President of the United States
Democratic
Vote 1
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D)
Biden is running for his second term. He was also the 47th Vice President of the United States serving with Barack Obama. Before that he served in the U.S. Senate representing Delaware for 36 years.
Website: https://joebiden.com/
Marianne Williamson (D)
She is an author, political activist and spiritual thought leader.
Website: https://marianne2024.com/
Armando "Mando" Perez-Serrato (D)
He has worked as a substitute teacher, para-educator, and behavioral therapist.
Website: https://presidentmando.com/
*Note: the DC Republican presidential primary was held in March.
Delegate, U.S. Congress
Democratic
Vote 1
Kelly "Mikel" Williams (D)
He has experience working in federal and local government affairs.
Website: https://kellymikelfordc.com/
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-incumbent)
She has held this office since 1991 and is seeking her 18th term. She is a native Washingtonian and civil rights veteran.
Website: https://www.eleanorfordc.com/
Delegate, U.S. Congress
Republican
Vote 1
Myrtle Patricia Alexander (R)
She is a business executive.
Website: https://myrtle4congress.com/home
Delegate, U.S. Congress
Statehood Green
Vote 1
Kymone Freeman (SG)
He is the We Act Radio co-founder. He is also a playwright and community activist.
Website: https://freeman4congress.com/
D.C. Council: At-Large
Democratic
Vote 1
Robert White (D-incumbent)
He has held this office for 8 years, and is running for a third term. He is the Chair of the Housing Committee.
Website: https://www.robertwhiteatlarge.com/
Rodney Red Grant (D)
He is an entertainer who also worked at the Department of Recreation, according to his website.
Website: https://grantatlarge.com/
D.C. Council: At-Large
Statehood Green
Vote 1
Darryl Moch (SG)
He has served as chairman of the Statehood Green Party and is a former leader of the national Green Party.
Website: https://twitter.com/Moch4DChange
D.C. Council: Ward 2
Democratic
Vote 1
Brooke Pinto (D-incumbent)
She first took office in June 2020. She is an attorney and served at the District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General.
Website: https://www.brookepintodc.com/
D.C. Council: Ward 4
Democratic
Vote 1
Janeese Lewis George (D-incumbent)
She has served as Ward 4's councilmember for four years. She is an attorney and worked for DC Attorney General Karl Racine.
Website: https://janeeseward4.com/
Lisa Gore (D)
She is an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and served as a bilingual juvenile probation officer with DC Superior Court, as well as a working with the United States Customs Service.
Website: https://www.gorefordc.com/
Paul Johnson (D)
He is a former investment banker and a Ward 4 Democratic Party committeeman.
Website: https://pauljohnsondc.com/
D.C. Council: Ward 7
Democratic
Vote 1
*Vincent Gray currently holds this office. He is not seeking re-election because of health challenges.
Wendell Felder (D)
He is Chair of ANC 7D Commission and works at Howard University. He also worked in the Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services.
Website: https://www.wendellforward7.org/
Denise Reed (D)
She has worked as Director of Communications for 3 former DC councilmembers, as well as Chief of Staff former Ward 7 Councilmember Kevin Chavous.
Website: https://denisereedforward7.com/
Ebony Payne
She is an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and is Secretary for Friends of Kingman Park.
Website: https://www.ebonypayneforward7.com/
Villareal VJ Johnson, II (D)
He has served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and Chair to the President of the Hillcrest Community Civic Association.
Website: https://vjforward7.com/
Nate Fleming (D)
He is a law professor and has served as DC's Shadow U.S. Representative.
Website: https://nate4dc.com/
Kelvin Brown (D)
He is Chairman of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7B and manages an affordable housing portfolio for Fannie Mae.
Website: https://www.votekelvinbrown.com/
Roscoe Grant, Jr. (D)
He has served as a union president for AFGE and co-founded Small Business Protection 24/7.
Website: https://www.roscoe7.com/
Ebbon A. Allen (D)
He is an educator and served as ANC Commissioner of 7E03 for 4 years.
Website: https://ebbonfor7.com/
Veda Rasheed (D)
She is an attorney and former ANC Commissioner for Benning Ridge.
Website: https://www.voteforveda.com/
Eboni-Rose Thompson (D)
She currently represents Ward 7 on the DC State Board of Education and was an ANC Commissioner.
Website: https://ebonirosedc.com/
D.C. Council: Ward 8
Democratic
Vote 1
Trayon White, Sr. (D-incumbent)
He has held this office since 2017. Before that he worked as a grassroots organizer and community activist.
Website: https://www.trayonwhite8.com/
Rahman Branch (D)
He is the former principal at Ballou High School--a position he held for almost a decade.
Website: https://www.electrahmanbranch.org/
Salim Adofo (D)
He is an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner. He is also a tenant organizer.
Website: https://www.salimadofo.com/
D.C. Council: Ward 8
Republican
Vote 1
Nate Derange (R)
Website: https://nateward8.com/
D.C. Shadow U.S. Senator
Democratic
Vote 1
*Michael D. Brown currently holds this seat, but he is retiring.
Ankit Jain (D)
He is a voting rights attorney.
Website: https://www.jainfordc.com/
Eugene D. Kinlow (D)
He is a government relations consultant.
Website: https://kinlowforsenate.com
D.C. Shadow U.S. Representative
Democratic
Vote 1
Oye Owolewa (D-incumbent)
He was first elected to this office in 2020. He has also served as an ANC Commissioner in Ward 8.
Website: https://www.oyefordc.com/
Linda L. Gray (D)
She is Vice Chair of the DC Democratic Party and lives in Ward 4.
Website: https://www.lindagraydc.com/
D.C. Shadow U.S. Representative
Republican
Vote 1
Ciprian Ivanof (R)
Website: https://home.ivanof4dc.com/