The District of Columbia Democratic and Republican Presidential Primary Elections are key events in the political calendar, providing residents of the nation’s capital a voice in selecting their parties’ nominees for President of the United States. Held in June, these primaries are an essential part of the democratic process, allowing registered Democrats and Republicans in D.C. to participate in shaping the outcome of their respective parties’ nomination races. Despite its unique status as a federal district without voting representation in Congress, D.C.’s primaries play a significant role, especially for the Democratic Party, given the district’s historically strong Democratic leaning. The results from D.C.’s primaries are critical for candidates seeking to gather every possible delegate in their quest for the nomination, highlighting the district’s importance in the broader context of American presidential politics.