Howard University Election Week Central Hub

Voting rights are central to Howard’s legacy of truth and service. The university encourages all members of the Howard community to vote their conscious, regardless of party affiliation or political philosophy. America’s strength as a democracy depends on your utilization of the right to vote many Howard Bison have devoted their lives to protecting.

Howard University Election Week Headquarters is the primary source of information regarding Howard’s operations, campus access, and logistics during this time.

Status of Campus Operations

Campus operations have been adjusted to ensure that every student and employee can exercise their voting rights in the manner they feel most effective. This includes remote work and classes on November 4, 6, and 7, 2024 and the campus closure on Election Day, November 5.

Due to the unique circumstances of the 2024 presidential election, which include a Howard alumna on the national ballot, we anticipate high visibility for the University and piqued interest about its history and impact.

Now that the Harris-Walz campaign has officially confirmed plans to hold its presidential election night event here at Howard University, I want to share a few important updates. This is a momentous occasion, as it will be the first time in modern history that a presidential election night event will be hosted on a college or university campus. We are incredibly proud of our alumna, Kamala Harris, who has already made history as the first woman of color and HBCU graduate to serve as our nation's vice president. We are also honored that she has chosen Howard as the place to potentially make history again.

Read President Vinson's Letter

Media inquiries regarding election night events should be directed to the Harris/Walz campaign. This includes logistical information, credentialing, the campaign, the candidate, and access to Howard University grounds for media.

Inquiries related specifically to Howard University can be directed through our normal media inquiry process which can be found here.

More media information

Election-Related Events

Many Howard University facilities, including the Yard, have been rented by a private entity to facilitate election night events. The events will be very high profile and require elevated safety and security protocols. Access to several high-traffic university spaces will be limited beginning Friday, November 1.

Please visit Howard University Election Week Headquarters frequently to stay up to date with all the latest information.

The Metropolitan Police Department has released comprehensive information related to the Harris/Walz election night event, including temporary parking restrictions, road closure, local traffic only restrictions, public transportation, Capital Bikeshare deactivations, and more.

Read the Metropolitan Police Department Traffic Advisory

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Announcements

Nov 3, 2024

I assure you that the safety and security of our community is of the utmost importance to our Administration and Department of Public Safety (DPS), as well as the Harris-Walz campaign.

Nov 1, 2024

Letter from President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., about the 2024 Presidential Election night on campus.