DC Primary Election Guide: Here's everything you need to know

WASHINGTON (7News) — The D.C. primary is on June 4 and 7News is following all the key races this election year. As the city battles with big issues such as fighting crime and school truancy, seats are up in the D.C. Council and the race to lead and represent the city’s wards is up to residents.

One of the top races 7News is closely watching is the seat for Ward 7 councilmember. Since councilmember and former mayor Vince Gray announced he would not seek re-election, ten Democratic candidates have stepped up to the plate for a chance to replace Gray. No one is running in the Republican primary.

On the other end, four men are vying to represent D.C.’s Ward 8 in the council chamber, including the incumbent and a Republican.

Here’s everything you need to know about D.C. Primary Elections:

WHEN TO VOTE

The primary election is Tuesday, June 4– Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHERE TO VOTE

Find your polling place online at the D.C. Board of Elections website.

HOW TO VOTE

• Mail-in ballots are available to all registered voters — Every registered voter should have already received a mail-in ballot for the primary and general elections
• Early in-person voting: You can cast your ballot early and in person at least one week before Election Day at vote centers throughout the city

WHAT RACES ARE ON THE BALLOT 2024:

Delegate to the House of Representatives

• Kelly “Mikel” Williams, Democrat
• Eleanor Holmes Norton, Democrat
• Myrtle Patricia Alexander, Republican
• Kymone Freeman, Green

At-large Member of the Council

• Robert White, Democrat
• Rodney Red Grant, Democrat
• Darryl Moch, Green

Ward 4 Member of the Council

• Janeese Lewis George, Democrat
• Lisa Gore, Democrat
• Paul Johnson, Democrat

Ward 7 Member of the Council

• Wendell Felder, Democrat
• Denise Reed, Democrat
• Ebony Payne, Democrat
• Villareal VJ Johnson II, Democrat
• Nate Fleming, Democrat
• Kelvin Brown, Democrat
• Roscoe Grant Jr, Democrat
• Ebbon A. Allen, Democrat
• Veda Rasheed, Democrat
• Eboni-Rose Thompson, Democrat

Ward 8 Member of the Council

• Trayon White Sr., Democrat
• Rahman Branch, Democrat
• Salim Adofo, Democrat
• Nate Derenge, Republican

To learn more about other candidates, go to the D.C. Board of Elections website.