The 2024 general election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voters will cast ballots for the nonvoting delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, all 15 seats in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands, members of the Virgin Islands Board of Elections, Board of Education, and delegates to the Sixth Constitutional Convention. Here’s what you need to know:
Polling Locations and Hours
Polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters in the St. Thomas-St. John district can cast their ballots at the following locations:
- St. Thomas:
- Charlotte Amalie High School gymnasium
- Ivanna Eudora Kean High School cafeteria
- UVI Sports and Fitness Center
- Tutu Park Mall
- St. John:
- Julius E. Sprauve School Cafeteria
In the St. Croix district, polling sites include:
- St. Croix:
- St. Croix Educational Complex
- St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School auditorium*
- Juanita Gardine Elementary School
- D.C. Canegata Recreation Center
- St. Croix Central High School
Voters are encouraged to verify their specific polling locations by visiting the Elections System of the Virgin Islands website at https://vivote.gov/.
Electioneering and Regulations
Pursuant to Title 18 Section 556, electioneering within 200 feet of polling place property boundary lines is prohibited, as designated by the chairperson of the Board of Elections. Additionally, Tuesday, Nov. 5, will be a school day at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal School auditorium on St. Croix, where electioneering will not be permitted until after 4 p.m. Barricades will be placed by the Virgin Islands Police Department to enforce this restriction.
Election Day Closures
Several public services and institutions will be closed on Nov. 5 in observance of the general election. The judicial branch of the Virgin Islands has announced that courts will not be in session. Additionally, public schools and government offices are expected to be closed to facilitate the voting process.
Voter Identification and Assistance
Voters are reminded to bring a valid form of identification to the polls, such as a driver’s license, passport, or voter ID card. For those requiring assistance, poll workers will be available to provide support, including help for individuals with disabilities.
Additional Information
For more details on the general election, including sample ballots and candidate information, voters can visit the Election System of the Virgin Islands official website at https://vivote.gov/. The site offers comprehensive resources to help voters make informed decisions.
All eligible voters are encouraged to exercise their right to vote on Nov. 5 and contribute to shaping the future of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
